Strike action affecting waste collections from Monday 1 July to Sunday 7 July. Landlords may now also be criminally liable, if they are aware illegal activity is taking place in their rental property and do not report it, or takes step to prevent it. Please sign our Prostitution Slavery Pledge. By signing the pledge, you agree to look out for the signs of prostitution slavery in your properties.
Once you have signed our Pledge, the council will provide brothel closure updates and advice on how to spot the signs of modern slavery. Human trafficking is when men, women and children are moved and forced into exploitation. The movement could be international but also within the country, from one city to another or even just a few streets.
Are occupants of the property in possession of their own passports, identification or travel documents, or are these documents in the possession of someone else? Are occupants of the property able to communicate on their own behalf?
Do they allow others to speak for them when spoken to directly? Do occupants of the property appear withdrawn or frightened? Are occupants transported to and from the property jointly? Is the person paying the rent different to the person occupying the property? Does one person pay rent on behalf of a number of other individuals and is that person named on the tenancy agreement? Has somebody offered to pay the full cost of the tenancy upfront?
Thorough background checks and references can ensure that landlords are clear about who will be residing in their property and that they have a previously good record of renting. This includes complying with the legal requirement to check that a prospective tenant has the legal right to rent, although it is important to remember that modern slavery can affect those who are not subject to immigration controls as well as those who are.
