Why we built LOTI

Renting a home in France is one of the biggest decisions people make, and one of the least transparent.

Landlords can check a tenant’s history. Tenants usually can’t check a landlord’s. Before signing, most people have no way to know how a place or a landlord really treats the people who rent from them.

LOTI is a free, anonymous platform where tenants share their rental experience: the home, the landlord, the repairs, the deposit, what went well and what didn’t.

Today we have 540 reviews across 259 French cities. Our average is 3 out of 5, because real rentals are mixed, and we’d rather show that than hide it.

We’re not sure every idea we had was right. We’re still learning which parts of the experience matter most to renters.

What we’d love help with

Feedback on the review form: is it clear, too long, or missing something?
Ideas for getting more verified reviews without making it harder for tenants to post.
Advice on reaching renters outside our current networks, especially in cities we don’t cover yet.
Opinions on what a renter should be able to check before signing, and what should stay private.

If you’ve ever rented a place, a review from you helps the next renter. And if you have a suggestion, we’d genuinely like to hear it.

Thanks for taking a look. 🙏