In a sad sign of the times, multiple sheds are being offered for rent around WA.
The first in Haynes near Armadale was being offered for $290 a week.
The renter would need to be earning $966.67 per week to rent this shed, without being considered to be experiencing rental stress.
The heinous property was so bad it appeared on the rental roast account run by Rach McQueen on TikTok.
McQueen is known for her videos documenting the worst of the worst in Australia’s rental market.
In the video, she points out the precarious poles holding up the power cords leading into the shed.
“I don’t know where they lead to but I can guarantee they’re not f**king safe,” she said.
“I hope this sad manky couch isn’t what they were talking about when they said it was furnished.
“I would call this less of a converted shed granny flat and more of a glorified slum.”
She goes on to point out the joint bathroom/kitchen, filthy carpet, bare concrete floors and disconnected fire alarm.
“So, you’ll be preparing your food right here and the toilet is right there so all of the germs are just happily flying about everywhere,” she said.
“So, this is your laundry sink, kitchen sink and bathroom sink all in one. Everybody is so creative.”
‘Rent the caravan or bring your own’
For $120 a month, desperate renters can move into this caravan on offer in Byford.
There was no word in the description if the dog costs extra.
City of Armadale CEO Joanne Abbiss said generally living in sheds and caravans is not permitted.
“There are strict planning, building and health requirements that apply,” she said.
“Staying in a caravan is also limited to only three nights in any 28-day period.”
The second shed was on offer in Karridale for $280 a week, which means the renter would have to be earning $933.33.
‘Tidy warm space’
Described as a rustic but comfortable shack with a basic kitchen.
This shed didn’t even have an indoor bathroom — the gas-heated shower was located outdoors.
The $280 did include electricity and water, though.