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Adelaide Rental Listing Revised After Privacy and Habitability Concerns

A controversial listing featuring kitchen surveillance, mould issues, and strict showering rules has led to landlord commitments for changes following public backlash.

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Overview

  • An Adelaide rental ad drew criticism for its unusual showering rules, visible mould, and a CCTV camera in the kitchen.
  • The shower instructions, handwritten on A4 paper, included detailed steps to prevent water damage and door breakage.
  • Photos of the property also revealed black mould in the shower and a surveillance camera in the kitchen, raising tenant concerns over privacy and hygiene.
  • Public reaction on social media prompted the property manager to remove the CCTV camera and commit to cleaning the mould.
  • The property manager is open to revising or removing the showering rules, addressing tenant concerns over habitability.