The big answer cupboard

Questions humans ask before the cat gets involved

Eighty useful answers covering bookings, money, handovers, listings, services, stays, reviews, safety, and the oddly specific bits hiding between them.

I read all eighty. My tiny legal department is exhausted.

80 answers currently out of the cupboard

Shelf 01

Starting out

The first five minutes, minus the ceremonial confusion.

Shelf 02

Accounts and roles

Customers borrow. Vendors list. Admins keep the shelves civil.

Shelf 03

Finding and booking

Dates, availability, and what happens after the big button.

Shelf 04

Payments, cash, and refunds

The money questions deserve answers without interpretive dance.

Shelf 05

Handover, return, and completion

The part where humans and objects meet in the same place.

Shelf 06

Vendor shelves and earnings

Publishing things, getting verified, and keeping the shop honest.

Shelf 07

Services and living spaces

Not every rental has wheels, handles, or a return label.

Shelf 08

Reviews, safety, and awkward moments

Proof, privacy, moderation, and what to do when the vibes wobble.

Questions humans ask before the cat gets involved

Starting out

What exactly is RentBazaar?

Can I browse without an account?

Which cities does RentBazaar support?

What can I rent here?

Are services mixed with normal rental items?

How do I search for something?

Why can I see fewer listings than a vendor says they have?

Does RentBazaar own the listed items?

Is there a mobile app?

Who is the little cat?

Accounts and roles

What is the difference between a customer and a vendor?

Can a vendor also rent items?

Can I change my account type later?

What information is required to create an account?

Which Pakistani phone formats work?

Why is a phone number required?

Can other people see my phone number?

Why am I temporarily blocked from signing in?

Can two vendor accounts use the same payout account?

Can I delete my account while orders or money are pending?

Finding and booking

How do I book a normal rental item?

Can an inactive or private listing be booked?

How does RentBazaar stop double booking?

Why are some dates unavailable?

What happens if I leave online checkout?

Can I book something for today?

Why does the listing disappear after a certain time?

Can I choose a specific handover time?

Why did the price per day change for a longer booking?

Can I book my own listing?

Payments, cash, and refunds

When do I pay for an online booking?

Does the customer pay an extra service fee?

Is cash on delivery or pickup available?

What is cash on interaction?

Does RentBazaar instantly pay the vendor after online checkout?

Where is online money held before completion?

How are vendor commissions handled on cash orders?

What happens if a vendor owes too much cash commission?

How long does a refund take?

What happens to payment if the vendor cancels?

Handover, return, and completion

When does a rental officially start?

How is a return officially completed?

What if I confirm but the other person has not?

Should we press confirmation buttons while meeting?

Can a vendor start the rental before I receive the item?

Who returns the item?

What time must a customer return an item?

What if the customer never arrives for pickup?

What if an item is returned damaged?

Why did a living space booking complete automatically?

Vendor shelves and earnings

Do I need verification before creating a listing?

Why can I see my listing when customers cannot?

Can I save a completely unfinished draft?

What details are required before publishing?

Are digital services required to provide an address?

Can I disable a listing without deleting it?

Can I choose any listing photo as the thumbnail?

Can I offer lower prices for longer rentals?

Where do I manage payouts?

When does a completed online order reach my payout balance?

Services and living spaces

How does a digital service booking begin?

Can files be shared for digital services?

How many revisions are included for digital work?

Can a digital vendor cancel because of endless changes?

Do digital services have booking dates and handover times?

How are physical services different?

How do living space bookings work?

Do houses and rooms have delivery or return options?

Can a host set discounted nightly rates for longer stays?

Where is the full address of a living space shown?

Reviews, safety, and awkward moments

Can anyone leave a vendor review?