Renting safely
Most landlords on SettlyWay are honest owners and agents. These six habits protect you from the few who aren't.
View the room in person (or on a live video call if you are moving from far away). A landlord who refuses any viewing but wants money is the most common scam.
Real landlords don't need money to hold a room for a stranger. Pay the deposit only after you have seen the place and agreed the terms, and get a receipt.
It should list the rent, deposit (commonly 2 months + 1 month utilities in Malaysia), what the deposit covers, and how much notice either side gives. Ask for it to be stamped (LHDN stamp duty).
Real estate agents must be registered. Check the REN/REA/PEA number on the official LPPEPH register (lpeph.gov.my) before paying any agent fee.
A condo room far below nearby prices, a landlord "overseas", pressure to pay today, or a request to pay a personal account in another name are warning signs.
If a listing looks wrong, tap "Report this listing" on its page, or email hello@settlyway.com. We check every report.
Been scammed? Call the National Scam Response Centre (997) and your bank straight away, make a police report, then let us know so we can remove the listing. Back to the map