Lunatic landlord, does he contravene the ACL?

[PhilT]

@grahroll started an excellent allied topic,

Truth in Advertising, should we accept Puffery

We all expect that there will be claims made in advertising that stretch the bounds of truth, that exaggerate the quality or benefits etc of a product or service. Should we really be allowing it? This brings me to the reason for this topic ie the use of Puffery. Firstly the ACL makes it illegal to use misleading or deceptive claims or to use misleading or deceptive conduct: https://www.accc.gov.au/publications/advertising-selling/advertising-and-selling-guide/avoid-misleading-or-deceptive-cl…