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[kivah]

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[gidgetgh]

No way would I do anything like that through Craig's List or Facebook.  I refuse to use Craig's List at all.  All sorts of horror stories.

[ahoymate]

kivah, I feel sorry for you to have to rent out a room to a stranger. Sounds awful!!!! I would stay clear of both those sites. Good luck. 

[QueenDanceALot]

I wouldn't use a site at all.

I don't know if I'd even use a friend's recommendation.  A neighbor (and friend) of mine asked me several years ago if I'd want to rent out a room to a great guy he knew from Church who needed a place.  I had no interest at all in renting out a room, but this guy turned out to be a thief and drug dealer.

Tread very carefully.

[lolakimono]

@kivah 

Are you on Next Door?

[x Hedge]

  @kivah 

Craigslist varies by what part of the country you're in. For my sister in AZ, Craigslist is a legit, respectable site.

But in my city you only consult it if you're looking for pimps, stolen car parts, children for sale, and drug dealers.

Call and ask your local police dept if advertising in/contacting someone you found on Craigslist is a good idea in your area. 

[ECBG]

If your're religiously active, there may be a list.  Also, young ladies that work are often in need of a room.  Ask your hairdresser too. 

[wildcat fan]

Do you have any colleges/universities nearby?  They may have info about students who need housing.  

[Flika13]

 Just remember when you allow someone to live in your house whether it’s one room or the whole house you need to have a rental agreement to protect yourself. Once someone moves into your house  they have legal rights and it could be very very difficult to get them to leave!   My husband and I have owned several single-family homes that we have rented out for over 30 years. A potential renter may seem very pleasant at first but once they have moved in they could make your life very miserable. We have had a few evections, but we also have a great tenant who has lived in one of our houses for 28 years.  Good luck. 

[kivah]

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@lolakimono wrote:

@kivah 

Are you on Next Door?

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Doesn't work for me.