It's always vulnerable people who will end up in situations like this. The same way prostitution targets those in need the most, this does the same thing. The amount of women who will be abused and raped through this will be countless. A lot of them will feel like they don't have a choice and to go a long with whatever the landlord wants, in order, to keep a roof over their heads. It's sad to think that there are lots of people who are willing to do this to anther human being. To feel it's justifiable, a choice from a coerced person is ok in their eyes.
One landlord, who spoke to BBC South East on condition of anonymity, defended the deals as a "friend with benefits" arrangement.
He said: "You can argue that high rent charged by landlords is taking advantage too. There's no compulsion for them to do this. Everyone goes into it with their eyes wide open.
"I am the last type of person who'd like to take advantage. Both sides have something the other person wants. I see it as a win-win situation." This comment is very similar to those who advocate for prostitution.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39568458
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/13/homeless-people-exploited-sex-online-adverts/