I came across a blog today from someone based up in Manchester calling himself “renter girl”.
He or she seems to be living in an illegal HMO let by a landlord who doesn’t care.
Why do I say this – because they claim that 8 adults are sharing one bathroom and one cooker and fridge – which is pretty appalling I have to say!
This is exactly the type of HMO which I hope my readers are opposed to and are NOT providing. HMO’s can offer a decent standard of accomodation in an appealing setting where adults can mingle and not feel unsafe or threatened by others. They can do this in accomodation which caters to their needs and offers luxury accomodation at an all-inclusive reasonable price.
If you want to read the full story and marvel, then renter girl has plenty to say for himself or herself – but I suggest you step back and think like a tenant – and try to over-deliver in everyway to provide excellence in accomodation standards – that way, you won’t have tenants moaning and you will have happy long-staying tenants.
Otherwise, feast your eyes on some of our accredited properties and aim to be the very best.
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