'Worst kitchen in Australia': Major Aussie real estate group under fire as horror detail in $550 per week Sydney home lays bare rental nightmare
Raine & Horne has now removed the positive phrase from the marketing for an apartment in Railway Parade, Burwood.
"Spacious art deco 2-bedroom unit in the heart of vibrant Burwood. Only a short walk to station and shops," the description reads after the change.
The real estate company continues to display only one exterior photo of the home on its site, showing it situated inside a well-kept brick building, leaving the condition of the interior to the imagination of potential renters.
However, content creator Jordan van den Lamb shared shocking photos of the actual state of the home's kitchen on Instagram, ultimately prompting the company to delete the false portion of the description.
In a video, Jordan showed the $550-per-week property as having a dilapidated and worn-looking bench and sink, describing it has the "worst kitchen in Australia".
Old piping and what appeared to be dirty, mouldy boards and a cupboard door were also visible underneath the countertop.
A large gap with a fallen panel inside was next to the misplaced door.
"If by 'good' they (Raine & Horne) mean 'bad', then maybe," Jordan said of the home.
"Some from the s*** rentals subreddit inspected this place, and I guess the only way you can describe it is f*****."
In his video, Jordan went on to show a significant amount of peeling paint on the ceiling, which he said "reminds me of really bad psoriasis".
"So anyway, thanks for wasting this person's time, and also f*** you, Raine & Horne," he said.
"You know exactly what you're doing. That's just f*****.
"Don't waste people's time."
Shocked viewers flooded the comments, praising Jordan for doing a service to Sydney renters by exposing what they really face in the market.
"You are a hero of the people," one person said, as another agreed, adding no photos of the interior were a red flag in the first place.
"A service to the people! But yeah, no interior photos = don't bother," they said.
Another person quipped: "A good kitchen for a crime scene", while another simply said: "Disgusting".
"Woah! I was recently just looking at rentals in this area. That's actually out of my price range-wtf," a third person said.
One more person questioned how it is legal for people to be made to pay to live in a place that is allegedly unsafe.
"I don't get it - an estate agent's job should be to make sure landlords are made to comply with a standard of safety & health," they said.
Another person claimed it would be "illegal" to rent the home as it falls "below the living standards."
"These buildings are so beautiful on the outside, such a shame they are falling apart inside," one more person said.
NSW government legislation mandates landlords and agents ensure rental properties meet seven minimum standards for tenants to live in.
These standards include properties being structurally sound, with major structures being in a reasonable state of repair, not subject to significant dampness or water penetration, and not liable to collapse.
Further requirements include adequate ventilation, plumbing, and drainage, as well as a water connection that can supply hot and cold water for drinking, washing, and cleaning.
SkyNews.com.au has contacted Burwood Council and Raine & Horne for further comment.
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