June 24th 2024.
Frederick Allard, a 73-year-old landlord, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his despicable actions. He ran a boarding house in his six-bedroom home in Tidworth, Wiltshire, and targeted vulnerable young female tenants who were in need of a place to stay. Allard advertised his rooms on Spareroom and only accepted female tenants. However, his twisted intentions became apparent when he demanded sexual favors from these women in exchange for reduced rent.
The court heard that Allard's disgusting behavior took place between February 2019 and January 2023, and involved three women. One of the victims, a 20-year-old girl, had to leave her home and came across Allard's advertisement online. She messaged him and was invited to his property, where Allard made it clear that he expected her to perform sexual acts if she wanted to rent the room. Feeling trapped and uncomfortable, the young girl quickly left the house.
The second victim, a 19-year-old girl, also found out about the spare room through a notice at a local Tesco. On each visit to the house, Allard secretly recorded her, and even sexually assaulted her on one occasion. He took her up to his bedroom and asked her to sit on his lap, claiming he had a "kink" for giving massages. The girl felt uncomfortable and left the room, only to receive explicit messages from Allard later on. He told her that if she wanted to continue renting the room, she would have to "try harder" and "be prepared to do whatever I ask."
The impact of Allard's actions on these young women was devastating. The court heard that they found him intimidating and struggled with intimacy as a result of their experiences. One victim even stated that she felt confused and unsure of what to do when Allard demanded sexual favors from her. The court also heard that Allard had an extensive collection of pornography on his devices, including videos of "exploitative sex between landlords and their tenants."
After a trial in May of this year, Allard was found guilty of three counts of causing or inciting prostitution for gain and sexual assault. He had pleaded not guilty, but the evidence against him was overwhelming. The judge sentenced him to 30 months in prison and placed him on the sex offenders register for a decade. The judge also noted that Allard had breached a relationship of trust with his tenants and that there was no excuse for his reprehensible actions.
Detective Elly Moxom, who led the investigation, praised the bravery of the victims throughout the trial. Allard's actions had a significant impact on these women, who were simply looking for a place to live. Instead, they were preyed upon and exploited by a man who abused his position of power. Thankfully, justice has been served, and Allard will face the consequences of his heinous actions.
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