The convictions were against companies operating from Mile End targeting vulnerable renters, indicating the importance of legal tenancy agreements to protect against arbitrary eviction.
Rogue agencies exploiting vulnerable renters included Flintons and Citiside Properties Ltd., where the same individuals rebranded after receiving complaints to continue fraudulent activities.
Tower Hamlets Council reported that renters, many from abroad, were trapped in cycles of exploitation without accessible legal protections, emphasizing the need for enforcement against such practices.
Executive mayor Lutfur Rahman assured that the council will not tolerate businesses breaking the law, especially regarding the accurate advertisement of rental properties.
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