How Homesty Keeps Tenants & Landlords Safe

Modern renting should be secure, simple, and fair—for everyone

When it comes to renting, trust is everything. But too often, traditional systems rely on outdated methods: unsecured payments, scattered communication, and vague agreements.

At Homesty, we’ve rebuilt the rental experience around transparency, safety, and control—for both tenants and landlords.

Here’s how we help protect everyone involved.

👉 Tenants >

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1. Secure Payments, Powered by Stripe

Forget bank transfers to strangers that give you the ick!

Homesty uses Stripe, one of the world’s most trusted payment processors, to handle all rental and deposit payments. That means:

• Card or bank payments are encrypted and trackable

• No risk of fake listings or money disappearing

• Both parties can see when and where payments happen

This keeps everyone protected—with clear records and secure handling.

2. Legally Binding Contracts via DocuSign

The Renters Reform Bill is set to modernise how renting works in the UK—replacing fixed terms, banning no-fault evictions, and strengthening tenant protections.

Homesty is already ahead of these changes.

We use DocuSign to deliver clear, secure, legally binding rental contracts. That means:

• No vague paperwork or verbal agreements

• Instant access to your tenancy agreement, anytime

• Legally recognised signatures, fully compliant

Safe renting starts with a solid contract—and we’ve made it seamless.

3. No More Texts—Use In-App Messaging Only

Texting about rent? Not anymore.

With Homesty’s built-in in-app messaging, all communication stays in one secure place:

• No need to hand your number out

• No lost messages

• No awkward phone calls

• No mixing personal and rental conversations

It’s clear, contained, and private. Plus, it helps protect both sides in case of disputes.

4. Funds Are Released Only When Tenants Accept the Property Condition

Here’s the big one: your money isn’t sent off the moment you click “Rent”.

At Homesty, we hold rental payments and deposits in escrow until the tenant confirms the condition of the property. This gives everyone peace of mind:

• Tenants aren’t scammed

• Landlords know the tenant has seen and accepted the condition

• Funds move only when both sides agree

That’s transparency in action.

A Safer, Smarter Way to Rent

We’ve combined technology, best-in-class partners, and upcoming regulation to create a renting process that protects everyone involved.

✅ Payments = Secured
✅ Contracts = Legally sound
✅ Messages = Centralised
✅ Trust = Built-in

Whether you’re letting or looking, Homesty helps keep you safe from start to finish.

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