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EU cracks down on Airbnb with new rental rules
The European Commission unveils sweeping regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Booking.com, requiring mandatory data sharing and registration to combat housing shortages.
Victoria's Rental Revolution: Portable Bonds Approved
Groundbreaking rental reforms in Victoria will introduce portable bonds and ban key money fees, offering tenants greater flexibility and financial relief in Australia's competitive rental market.
LA's mounting rental crisis threatens housing stability
Los Angeles County faces a mounting rental debt crisis as landlords struggle with millions in unpaid rent despite emergency COVID-19 assistance programmes.
Holiday letting nightmare revealed by Place in Sun host
Exclusive: After 13 years of renting out her Spanish villa, a seasoned A Place in the Sun host shares the shocking realities and hidden costs of holiday letting that travel shows never mention.
Australia's Rental Crisis Worsens as Affordability Plummets
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Experts warn of growing homelessness and call for urgent government intervention.
Nashville Rental Crisis: Months of Free Rent Offered
Music City's rental boom turns to bust as developers flood market with luxury apartments, forcing unprecedented concessions including 2-3 months free rent and waived fees to attract tenants.
Australia's Rental Crisis: Affordability Hits Record Low
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Meanwhile, political tensions rise over immigration policies and economic pressures mount.
Australia's rental crisis deepens as affordability hits record low
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis has worsened dramatically, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing as the government scrambles for solutions ahead of the budget.
Tenants' viral response to landlord's empty threat
Renters deliver masterclass in tenant rights after landlord threatens eviction over discovery they're planning to move out anyway. The bold letter response has been hailed as 'absolute perfection'.
Bondi rental property lines spark tenant outrage
Exclusive look at the controversial rental property dividing lines in Bondi that have outraged tenants and triggered official council action in Sydney's heated rental market.
Bizarre No-Photo Rental Rule Stuns Sydney House Hunters
A Sydney rental property has sparked outrage with its unusual prohibition on taking photographs inside the home during inspections, leaving potential tenants baffled and frustrated.
Landlord's 'No Cooking' Clause Sparks Tenant Fury
A landlord's extraordinary clause banning tenants from cooking in their own kitchen has ignited legal controversy and tenant rights discussions across the UK rental market.
Teen dies in crash using illegal Uber Eats account
Exclusive investigation reveals how 17-year-old Leon Demetriou died delivering food using a fraudulently obtained delivery account, exposing dangerous loopholes in gig economy safety protocols.
Sydney tenant wins landmark rental bond case against landlord
A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in
Airbnb guest's £10K selfie destruction spree in California mansion
An Airbnb guest in California barricaded herself inside a luxury property, causing £10,000 in damages while taking bizarre selfies, in a shocking short-term rental horror story.
Perth Family Priced Out in Rental Market Crisis
A working family from Perth faces an agonising search for a new home after their landlord put their rental property on the market, exposing Scotland's deepening housing affordability crisis.
Perth's rental crisis: $1,000-a-week for Swan home
A basic brick-and-tile house in Perth's Swan region, described as being in the 'middle of nowhere', is being offered for a jaw-dropping $1,000 per week, highlighting the city's severe rental crisis and soaring property costs.
London rents hit record high of £2,121 per month
New data from Rightmove shows London's average monthly rent has hit a staggering £2,121, as experts warn the Spring Budget offers little relief for tenants in the capital's fiercely competitive market.
Pensioners Priced Out: UK Retirement Rental Crisis Deepens
A devastating report reveals Britain's deepening retirement rental nightmare, with soaring costs pushing pensioners to the brink and creating 'no-go' zones for retirees across major cities.
Tenants' fury over landlord's unexpected handwritten note
Renters left furious after discovering unexpected handwritten note from landlord upon moving into new apartment. The viral story exposes growing tensions in UK's rental market.
Adelaide Tenant's Horror Find: Faeces in Rental Property
An Adelaide tenant's dream rental turned into a health hazard nightmare after discovering what appears to be human faeces and urine stains throughout the Gawler East property, exposing a growing crisis in the South Australian rental market.
Estate agent accuses tenant of lying over cat in rental row
A major dispute erupts between a London estate agent and a tenant over alleged lease violations and a secret pet. The explosive email exchange reveals accusations of dishonesty and threats of legal action.
Tenant accused of lying, charged £1200 for lock change
A London rental dispute turns nasty as an estate agent accuses a tenant of fabricating reasons to break her contract, then charges her £1,200 for a full lock replacement. The tenant shares the shocking email exchange.
Landlord Bans: The New Rules Controlling Tenants' Lives
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in draconian rental contracts banning everyday activities like working from home, having visitors, or even playing music. Tenants face a silent housing crisis.
London tenants pay £2,650/month for 'death trap' flat
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Westminster landlord is charging premium rent for a dangerous London flat with severe safety violations and no fire protection.
Hertz charges customers for minor damage despite full insurance
Exclusive investigation reveals Hertz is charging loyal customers hundreds of pounds for tiny dents and scratches, despite them purchasing full damage waivers. Are you at risk?
Woman Crashes Rental Car While Texting in London
A shocking video captures the moment a distracted driver, glued to her phone, causes a crash on a busy London street. A stark reminder of the dangers of texting at the wheel.
Solo traveller, 22, gets creepy texts from holiday host
A 22-year-old solo traveller's dream holiday turned into a nightmare after her Airbnb host sent a series of inappropriate and creepy late-night messages, prompting a vital safety warning for all women travelling alone.
Australia's Rental Nightmare: 42 Tenants Per Property
A perfect storm of soaring immigration and plummeting construction has ignited an unprecedented rental crisis across Australia, with desperate tenants now facing off against dozens of competitors for a single home.
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