<h1>Tenants' guide to avoiding rental scams: verify listings, get written agreements, clarify brokerage, utilities, deposits, and move-out terms</h1> The article discusses legal and consumer-protection issues in Gurgaon's rental market, noting proliferation of fraudulent listings, undisclosed brokerage and hidden charges, and unclear utility billing that can affect tenants' rights and finances. It advises tenants to verify listings and landlord identity, obtain written rental agreements specifying rent, lock-in period, security deposit, maintenance and utility allocation, and to seek live tours and references from prior occupants. It recommends negotiating contractual perks and clarifying move-out deductions and prepaid meter arrangements. These steps mitigate risks of misrepresentation, unlawful charges, and disputes over deposits and services.