My letting problems have been solved by a
very good short term solution. There's a small guesthouse near the school where we can stay for almost the same amount as we would be staying in an apartment. It's only one room, but we get breakfast and it's pretty central. We'll plan on staying there a week or two and then hoepfully moving into our real apartment, not letted by a slumlord or scammer. I'm crossing fingers, hoping it will work out...