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Renter Treated Like 'Scum' After Bedbug Find
22 Jun
Summary
- Tenant discovered bedbugs upon moving into a furnished rental.
- Property managers have apologized and stated treatment is complete.
- Tenant feels renters are treated poorly by the industry.
A tenant has expressed deep frustration after finding a severe bedbug infestation in a £1,750-a-month furnished rental flat in Stepney, east London. The couple discovered the bugs on their first night, Sunday, shortly after moving in. They immediately vacated the property for hotel accommodation.
Property managers, Stirling Ackroyd, have apologized for the situation, stating that bedbug treatment was completed promptly after the issue was reported. They affirmed they would not knowingly rent a property with a known infestation. The landlord is reportedly covering hotel costs and considering further compensation.
Experts note a rise in bedbug cases nationally. Niall Gallagher from the British Pest Control Association advises thorough checks of furnished properties, particularly mattresses and bedframes. Blago Manov of Bed Bug Hunters mentioned that such situations are not uncommon and that professional pest control can help determine the duration of an infestation.
The tenant feels this experience, following a previous rental scam, has destroyed trust in the London rental market, calling the treatment of renters like "scum" due to what they perceive as greed.
