‘Creepy’ Melbourne CBD rental listing slammed for offering shared bed in luxury apartment at $240-a-week
A “creepy” advert asking female tenants to share a bed with a male housemate while paying $240 a week in rent has been condemned by Australians.
The rental advert for the luxury one-bedroom hotel apartment in Melbourne’s CBD was posted on a classifieds site by a man called Mario, 30, in May.
“I introduce a woman of the same age who is seriously considering sharing the rent and bed,” the advertiser wrote.
“We may have the option for two single beds.”
The rent, which is worth a total of $480, covers the costs of utilities such as electricity and water.
Internet use is also included in the price and renters must stay for a minimum of two months.
The man claimed he has a “background in both construction and marketing” and also has several hobbies, including writing.
The advert for the luxury one-bedroom apartment in Melbourne’s CBD (pictured) was placed on a classifieds site in May by a man named Mario, 30
The property advertisement also lists several features of the complex, including a balcony. The hotel also has a swimming pool, a fitness room and a spa.
‘This is a great opportunity to get a nice apartment for… [a] relatively affordable price,” the advertiser wrote.
Dozens of social media users lashed out at the advertiser for placing the ad, while others said they would rather be homeless.
“What you’re looking for is a girlfriend, I hope that helps,” someone wrote.
“I’d rather sleep on the street,” someone else wrote.
The ad for the property was placed on the free website Locanto, where people can post ads for services such as jobs and real estate.
Under Consumer Affairs Victoria regulations, short-term accommodation such as hotels and motels are not permitted for rent.
The advertiser claimed in the rental ad (pictured) that it was a great opportunity to get an apartment ‘at a relatively affordable price’
Short-term accommodation can only be offered as a contract under the Australian Consumer Law.
Australians continue to struggle with house prices due to successive interest rate hikes and inflation running above the targeted 2 to 3 percent.
The average price of a house in Australia rose 0.33 percent to $784,000 in May, according to the latest figures from property website PropTrack.
The average price of homes nationwide rose a relatively low 0.14 percent to $648,000.
Inflation also rose in Australia, with the consumer price index rising from 3.6 percent in April to 4 percent in the year to May.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the advertiser for comment.