Landlords allegedly posting ‘Muslim-only’ apartment ads in violation of country’s equality act: report

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Some landlordsin Englandare apparently advertising “Muslim-only” apartments online, according to a local media report.

Aninvestigationby The Telegraph found that alleged listings posted in London onFacebook, Gumtree and Telegram feature phrases such as “only for Muslims,” “for 2 Muslim boys or 2 Muslim girls,” and “Muslims preferred.”

Other ads appeal to Punjabi and Gujarati speakers, while somejob vacancieson the platforms are advertised for men only.

Some listings specify “Hindu only,” in addition to posts that likely use religious subtext by stating: “The house should be alcohol and smoke-free.”

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Residential apartment buildings with people walking and a bus passing on Marsham Street in London

Apartment buildings in Westminster, London, U.K.(John Keeble/Getty Images)

On Facebook, a company called Roshan Properties posted dozens of listings stating “prefer Muslim boy,” “one double room is availablefor Muslims,” and “suitable for Punjabi boy.”

The ads run afoul ofBritain’s Equality Act 2010, which prohibits discrimination based on religion or belief, race and other protected characteristics.

“These adverts are disgusting and anti-British.It goes without saying that there would be a national outrage if the tables were turned,” Robert Jenrick, Reform UK’s economic spokesman, told The Telegraph.“All forms of racism are unacceptable, andno religious group shouldget a special exemption to discriminate in this way.”

Houses and properties along Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, London

Houses and properties line Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, London, U.K.Some landlords in the city are illegally advertising for “Muslim only” tenants across the city, an investigation by The Telegraph has found.(Richard Baker/In Pictures via Getty Images)

One landlord told The Telegraph to “go away” when asked about an ad for a “Muslims only” room for $1,150, and whether it was available to renters of other faiths.

A spokesperson for Gumtree told the newspaper that the company has clear policies in place that prohibitunlawful discrimination.

A for rent sign in front of a building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

On Facebook, a company called Roshan Properties posted dozens of listings stating “prefer Muslim boy,”(Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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“We take reports of inappropriate listings very seriously,” the spokesperson said.“The ads referenced appear to relate to private rooms within shared homes, where existing occupants may express preferences about who they live with.This is different from renting out an entire property, which is subject to stricter rules under the Equality Act.”

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