‘No pets, no guests, no music’ – and now ‘no wfh’: why house-share ads are getting ever stricter | Kimi Chaddah

The article highlights the increasingly strict rules imposed on house-share tenants, going beyond just landlord policies. Flatmates are now imposing draconian rules, such as no guests, no music, and no use of the living room. These rules create an inhospitable living environment. The article suggests that the root of the problem lies in the housing system that pits tenants against each other, leading to a competitive and restrictive atmosphere. Landlords are known to impose unreasonable rules, ranging from no pets to restrictions on kitchen and toilet usage. The article argues that these strict policies reflect a deeper issue in the housing market, where tenants are forced to compete for limited accommodations and compromise their personal freedoms. The author concludes that the real problem is a system that creates an adversarial relationship between tenants, rather than fostering a cooperative and comfortable living arrangement.