A Cautionary Tale
Another reason for tenants to avoid property rental ads posted by anonymous private landlords. The London Daily News reports:
A man in his mid 30-ies has just been jailed for life for subjecting women to horrendous ordeals.
He hunted for his victims at a youth hostel in West London posing as a landlord to vulnerable immigrant women. He told them he had a room to rent and made an arrangement for them to view it.
Once at the address in Evesham Walk, Brixton, he forced both victims at knifepoint to undress. Then over several hours assaulted and raped them.
If possible, have someone accompany you to the viewings of the rentals advertised by total strangers.
