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Chatting on the platform

The chat is where hosts and tenants get to know each other. Good contact starts with good communication, so we've put together a few guidelines.

Why communicate through the platform?

We recommend keeping all communication in the Hospi Housing chat, especially at the start. Why?

  • Safety: Your personal details (phone number, email) stay protected until you decide to share them yourself
  • Support: If something goes wrong, we can help because the communication is on record
  • Overview: All your conversations are in one place

Our chat guidelines

  • Be respectful: Treat others the way you'd like to be treated. There's a real person on the other end.
  • Respond promptly: Try to reply to messages within 48 hours. It's considerate and boosts your chances of a good match.
  • Be honest: Share relevant information about yourself and your expectations. Honesty prevents disappointments later.
  • Keep it relevant: The chat is for getting to know each other and sorting out the practical details around the room.
  • No spam or commercial messages: Use the chat only for what it's meant for.

When things go wrong

Getting inappropriate, offensive or discriminatory messages? We want to know.

We take every report seriously and act on it as quickly as we can.

A woman in conversation with two others at a garden table