Landlords seeking sex for rent as housing crisis bites

A report from Daft published last month highlighted that on November 1, there were just 1,460 homes available to rent nationwide — down 65% on the same date in 2020.

A report from Daft published last month highlighted that on November 1, there were just 1,460 homes available to rent nationwide — down 65% on the same date in 2020.

Landlords are offering free or reduced cost rooms in exchange for sex as the housing crisis bites and tenants struggle to meet rising costs.

An Irish Examiner investigation uncovered online ads offering properties in return for sexual favours in Limerick and Dublin. 

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