Sex-for-rent law proposals will be examined once review finishes

Some apartment-hunters are being met with objectionable responses including demands from some landlords for sex in lieu of rent. Stock picture

A review of legislation around the sale of sex is due for completion in the coming weeks, paving the way for legislative proposals to be examined on sex-for-rent practices.

The Sexual Offences Act 2017 removed those who offer their services as a prostitute from the existing offences of soliciting for the purpose of prostitution.