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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

Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.

Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags

Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.

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.

Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k

A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.

Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam

Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.

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.

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.

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.

Trump Slapped with £328m Fine in NY Fraud Case

New York's Attorney General Letitia James slams former President Donald Trump with a colossal £328 million penalty for decades of systemic financial fraud, marking a seismic legal and financial blow.

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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