Local police warn landlords - if a gang of Vietnamese men get in touch with you and offer you six or 12 months rent upfront in exchange for the keys to your property and no identity checks, be suspicious. Unless you don't particularly mind them knocking down internal walls to facilitate giant cannabis farms with fire-starting hydroponics. More here.

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