Finding a place in China is stressful enough without losing your deposit to a scammer. Every year, newcomers — especially foreigners who can't read the contract — get caught by the same tricks. Here are the most common apartment scams in China and exactly how to dodge each one. 🛡️
Big cities, big demand — and that's exactly where rental scammers operate.
1. The Fake...
New job in another city. Rent you can no longer carry. A landlord who won't fix anything. Whatever the reason — sometimes you need out of your apartment before the contract ends. Here's how to do it the smart way, protect your deposit, and stay on the right side of your residence registration. 🇨🇳
Most rentals in China run on the 押一付三 system — one month deposit, three months'...
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