The IPOA said those portrayed as landlords are not governed by the same, or any, legislation.
A GROUP REPRESENTING Irish landlords has said that it was “wholly inaccurate” of RTÉ to portray men who were offering rooms in its ‘Sex for Rent’ investigation as landlords.
Last night’s report revealed what it is like to come face-to-face with the people posting sex for rent ads in Ireland – and showed how some seek sex, from often vulnerable prospective tenants, in exchange for reduced or free accommodation. The IPOA said that the “failure” by RTÉ to make the distinction has “demonised landlords”, which the group labelled “unfair and unjust”.
“The work is being done, it is being looked at as. It is part of my zero tolerance strategy to address this particular issue.” A statement from the group said: “IPOA members subscribe to the highest professional standards of property management and operate under a stringent, robust Code of Practice and Ethics.
O’Callaghan, the party’s spokesperson for housing, last year tabled the Ban on Sex For Rent Bill 2022. This would have created an offence of requiring or accepting sex as a condition of accommodation, with penalties of up to seven years in prison or a €50,000 fine.
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