At RentWhiz we take safety and security very seriously, so we do everything we can to make sure our community is a safe space and a safe place. In this week's blog we wanted to discuss various ways to identify postings that may be scams, fake or fraudulent. If you ever needed to read one of our blogs to the very end, this is probably the one. If you ever notice a posting that meets any of the criteria below, please flag it and report it as soon as possible so we can protect other people in the community. We will then block these individuals from all our groups and report them to Facebook, so they cannot cause any more harm. We also recommend reporting it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).

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Credit Reports & Co-Signers

If you are renting an apartment for yourself for the first time, one of the most difficult decisions to make is how much you can you afford to pay for rent. I found the rent affordability calculator on the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website that may be a good starting point for you. This will help estimate how much you can afford to pay for rent each month.

Common Mistakes for First Time Renters

Whenever we are doing or learning something for the first time, we tend to make mistakes simply because we didn’t know better or just because it comes with the territory. We’ve gotten some feedback from some of our group members on things they would’ve done differently the first time they rented.

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Mental Health and Wellness Resources During Covid-19

We know being a student can be stressful and due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the stress of exams you may be dealing with uncertainty and circumstances that are taking a toll on your physical and mental health. Plus, this year the holiday season will be very different for a lot of students due to the lockdown measures, so we’ve compiled a list of resources that are available to you to help you get through these trying times. Please keep in mind that some of these hyperlinks may change over time, so if you get an error when you click on it, please do a Google search of the title and it should take you to the updated page.

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Student Deals!!

In the next few weeks, we will be launching our revamped student discounts, promotions and deals page. We know being a student isn't cheap, so the RentWhiz team has been working round the clock with various companies and brands in Canada and the USA to give you access to special discounts and deals. But with Christmas about a month away, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best deals to get you ready for our major launch and to help you with your Christmas shopping. Follow the links below to get coupon and promo codes for exclusive deals. Some of these deals are for a limited time so SHOP NOW!!.