Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords Highlights Dangers of Fake References
A companion series to Channel 5’s “Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords”, the latest series of “Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords” delves into the problems that can surround private renting, and brings to light the issue of fake tenant references. Presenting some of the worst cases of nightmare tenants who leave houses in terrible conditions and don’t pay rent, and landlords who let out uninhabitable properties, the programmes aired on Channel 5 arguably do not accurately portray the private rented sector in the UK. The vast majority of landlords work hard to ensure their properties are fit for habitation, carry out maintenance and repairs and do not break the law, while most tenants who have passed their reference checks keep up with rental payments and uphold their side of the tenancy agreement. However, one issue the programme does bring to light is the danger of fake tenant references, which eviction specialist and founder of Landlord Action Paul Shamplina believes is becoming mo