Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By using RateMyPlace, you agree to these terms of service. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.
User Accounts
- You must provide a valid email address to create an account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.
- You may only create one account per person.
- You must be at least 18 years old to use this service.
Review Guidelines
When submitting reviews, you agree to:
- Only review properties where you have actually lived
- Provide honest and accurate information
- Not include personal information about landlords, property managers, or other tenants
- Not post defamatory, threatening, or illegal content
- Not submit fake or misleading reviews
See our Review Guidelines for more details.
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate our guidelines. Reviews are checked before being published. We may also suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our terms.
Disclaimer
Reviews on RateMyPlace reflect the opinions of individual users. We do not verify the accuracy of reviews and are not responsible for decisions made based on review content. Landlords and property owners may dispute reviews through our response system.
Limitation of Liability
RateMyPlace is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the service or reliance on review content.
Changes to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at legal@ratemyplace.org.