FAQ for tenants

It is not imperative to use your medical school or hospital affiliation email, but using it verifies your relationship with the medical community,  which helps the landlord confirm you are who you say you are!

• MedsHousing.com has multiple listings from independant landlords for short term, long term, furnished and unfurnished
• Medical trainees can post their property (providing permitted by landlord, local authorities, bylaws  and condo boards) while doing away rotations or placements.

MedsHousing.com is a global listing service that caters to Medical Learners and Medical Professionals worldwide.

If you're leaving for residency and have had an excellent experience with your landlord, we encourage you to share your recommendation. Providing references for incoming medical trainees and Medical Professionals can be invaluable. Having someone who has lived in the same location and can vouch for the landlord offers peace of mind during the housing search process. Your feedback can help create a supportive community within the medical housing network.

Here are some suggestions to make your ad stand out and receive inquiries.

Title: Medical Professional Seeking Housing

About Me:

• [Your Profession] with [X] years of experience. (Ie: MD, RN, NP, MW) (PGY? M? Year of school, what is the current school?  locum, temp, contract etc) 
• Quiet, responsible, and clean tenant.
• [Any Specific Preferences or Interests]. 

Preferences:

1. Location: Proximity to [Hospital/Clinic Name].
2. Furnished/Unfurnished/doesn't matter 
3. Amenities: [List Any Specific Amenities].
4. Bedrooms: [X] bedrooms required.
5. Parking: [Specify Parking Needs].
6. Lease Length: [Month-to-month/ X months].
7. Shared or Individual: Prefer [Shared/Individual] housing.

Contact:

• [Your Contact Information and best time and method: email, call, text) 

Thank you for your consideration!

MedsHousing.com is a housing marketplace that connects members of the medical community with landlords offering short- and long-term rental housing. We do not collect deposits, process payments, or oversee financial transactions.

Because rental laws and practices vary widely by location, it's important that users conduct their own due diligence before sending any money.

No. MedsHousing.com does not collect deposits, rent, or fees on behalf of landlords, and we do not process or verify payments.

All financial arrangements are handled directly between landlords and tenants.

Deposit rules vary by country, province/state, and municipality. Some jurisdictions allow deposits, others restrict them, and the rules can differ based on the type and length of rental.

It is the tenant's responsibility to understand and comply with local landlord and tenant laws before sending any money.

Before sending money, you should always conduct your own due diligence. This may include:

• Verifying the landlord and their right to rent the property
• Reviewing and signing a written lease or rental agreement
• Confirming that the rental terms align with local laws
• Asking questions and requesting references when appropriate

Never send money blindly or under pressure.

You should pause and seek clarification. In many jurisdictions, tenants are entitled to review a lease or written agreement before making any payment.

If something feels unclear, rushed, or inconsistent, do not proceed until you are comfortable that the arrangement is legitimate and compliant with local laws.

We understand it's a hectic time with applications, exams, clinicals, and trying to maintain a personal life.

Solution: Place a 'MEDS Want Ad' and let landlords find you! Let them know where the demand is too! 

Landlords with a paid Meds GOLD subscription can access the 'Tenant want ADS' section (upper right tab)  and send messages directly to you. Ensure that you have info@MedsHousing.com added to your contact list to avoid losing any messages sent to your email!

Absolutely! We love it when medical trainees recommend landlords and properties to MedsHousing.com. If you have a fantastic landlord and are moving onto the next stage, share the love by sending them to our site.

Encourage your landlord to visit MedsHousing.com and make sure to let them know why you think their property would make a great MedsHousing home! If you email info@MedsHousing.com with their contact information, we can offer them a discount promo code to try out MedsHousing.com.

Don't forget to inform your landlord about which medical school to link to. Not everyone is aware of the medical school serving their community, especially if it's a secondary or rural campus.

Great MedsHousing.com properties MAY have some or all of the following features:

• Super attentive landlord
• Lots of medical learners or medical professionals in the neighborhood
• Proximity to training facilities such as Medical School or Hospital
• Close to amenities with no need for a car
• Safe for running, cycling, and enjoying off-call moments
• Fitness facilities
• Easy access to public transit for hospitals and/or medical school
• Safe and convenient living environment
• Clean and well-equipped spaces
• Great value for the rental
• Rural community setting relatively close to the hospital

Help us build a community of quality MedsHousing Landlords by spreading the word and bringing in more wonderful landlords to our platform! FYI We REALLY love to find new rural landlords! 

Yes, currently, you will need to create two separate accounts using two distinct email addresses to facilitate the process of posting your own place during away rotations:

1. TENANT Account:

   • Use this account to post a housing Meds Want Ad.
   • Enables you to contact landlords regarding available listings.

2. LANDLORD Account:

   • Use a different email address from the one registered for your Tenant account.
   • Utilize this account to list your own property for potential tenants.

The dual-account system helps streamline the process and ensures clear communication between tenants and landlords. If you're away on electives and have a place to share, creating a LANDLORD account allows you to contribute to the community by providing a suitable spot for fellow medical learners or professionals. This setup ensures that both parties have the necessary functionalities for their respective needs within the platform.

Requests to send money to a different email address or account than previously used should be approached with caution.

Pause the transaction and verify the request directly with the landlord before sending any funds. If anything feels off, it's safest not to proceed until the situation is clearly resolved.

No. MedsHousing.com does not verify landlord identities, ownership documents, payment instructions, or financial transactions.

Users are responsible for confirming that a landlord and rental arrangement are legitimate before entering into an agreement or sending money.

Trust your instincts. If something feels unclear, inconsistent, or uncomfortable:

• Pause the transaction
• Ask questions
• Seek clarification
• Do not send money until you are confident all details are legitimate

Taking extra time to verify details can help prevent issues.

Yes. While MedsHousing does not oversee transactions, we encourage users to report concerns so we can monitor platform activity and improve awareness for the medical community.