'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

Individuals can arrange temporary occupancy in unused buildings at reduced rental rates through property guardian arrangements. The practice involves tenants living communally in structures awaiting renovation or repurposing, with rent reported at approximately £580 per month in the case shown. Property guardians typically sign short-term agreements and receive limited legal protections compared to standard tenants. The arrangement requires residents to vacate on short notice if the building's owner proceeds with development or sale.

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