The landlords are the scammers here.
This has been going on for at least 30 years, starting with the 'bed and breakfast' accommodation for the unemployed.
I have acquaintances in York who have long since retired on the money they've made from private rented housing for benefit claimants.
One friend owned 12 such properties at the age of 24....before the advent of buy-to-let mortgages.
Bent Accountants, Solicitors and Estate Agents....all involved.
Some branched out into 'Care Homes', the next money tree to come along.
The powers that be are stupid naive fools !
