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Identity verification
We verify hosts and renters. Before anyone can post a space or a profile, they confirm their email address and complete their account details — so you always know who you're dealing with before a conversation starts.
Trust & Safety
How Ilafia Keeps You Safe
Renting a room — or renting one out — means trusting a stranger. We've built six layers of protection into Ilafia, so you can focus on finding the right home instead of watching for scams.
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Property verification
Properties can be physically inspected. Ilafia Verified spaces show exactly which checks were completed — from an on-site visit to ownership and photo checks — so trust is something you can see, not just a badge.
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Transparent listings
Prices and fees are clearly displayed. Rent, service charge and deposit appear on every space before you reach out — so the number you see is the number you plan around. No surprises at viewing.
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Secure communication
Messages stay inside Ilafia. Hosts' emails and phone numbers are never shown publicly — you chat through the platform, and you're notified by email when someone replies. Your contact details stay yours.
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Reviews
Tenants can review their experience. Reviews only appear when a real tenant submits them — so a listing with no reviews isn't hidden or failing, and a listing with good reviews has earned them.
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Report & support
Suspicious listings can be reported. Every space and every profile carries a report button with clear reasons — scam, fake property, harassment and more. Our team reviews every report and takes posts down when needed.
Safety isn't a feature. It's the whole point.
Whether you're finding a place or filling one, you shouldn't have to gamble on the person on the other side of the screen.