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Scam Sublease

Landlord Tenant Housing

Location: Rhode Island

I found a sublease for a furnished apartment in Rhode Island on Craigslist and signed a sublease agreement without visiting in person. However, I think I am getting scammed. The pictures of the apartment trace back to a different state when reverse image searched and upon re-reading the agreement, I notice multiple typos. The landlord wants me to pay rent and a security deposit (which is the price of one month's rent) tomorrow.

Even though I have already signed to lease agreement, is it legal for me to back out of paying?

Posted Jun 3, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC

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