Frequently asked questions

RoomieSwap is an online platform that facilitates the temporary exchange of accommodations among students. It allows students to find partners to exchange their rental accommodations during vacations or other defined periods.

Users sign up on the platform and create a profile indicating their preferences for accommodation exchange. They can browse through other users' profiles and contact those with whom they wish to exchange. Once an exchange agreement is reached, users can finalize the details of the loan-for-use contract via the platform.

Three types: a simultaneous exchange (both parties swap their accommodations for the same period), an exchange with divergent dates (both parties swap but on slightly different dates), and a unilateral exchange (one person hosts the other without occupying the other party's accommodation).

RoomieSwap is only available to students aged 18 and older. This restriction is in place to ensure the safety and accountability of users on the platform.

Accommodations that can be exchanged on RoomieSwap include apartments, shared houses, studios, and rooms.

Yes. RoomieSwap provides a simplified loan-for-use contract to facilitate the exchange between both parties. It is accessible through RoomieSwap's internal messaging within a conversation with your future exchange partner, and it is automatically pre-filled with the basic information of both parties.

No. A home exchange on RoomieSwap operates on the principle of bilateral house sitting: you invite someone to stay at your place while you stay at theirs. There is no financial transaction between participants and it is not considered subletting.

RoomieSwap facilitates the connection between users and does not intervene in major disputes. Thanks to the loan-for-use contract, users have written proof of the agreed conditions, which can be useful in case of disputes regarding potential damages incurred during the exchange.

The loan-for-use contract contains the dates of the exchange, the number of people involved, and other logistical details. It is pre-filled with the basic information of both parties.

It varies depending on the agreement between users — from a short period such as a weekend up to several weeks or a full semester.

RoomieSwap lets students travel inexpensively by exchanging their accommodations: you discover new destinations while saving on accommodation costs, and you live like a local in your destination.