A Telegraph investigation has uncovered numerous illegal listings online revealing widespread discrimination in the UK housing market
Landlords across London and the south-east of the UK have been illegally advertising properties exclusively for Muslim tenants, in an apparent breach of Britain’s equality laws, according to an investigation published by The Telegraph on Wednesday.
Listings on Facebook and Telegram posted across multiple groups were found to include phrases such as “Muslim only,” “only for Muslims,” “for 2 Muslim boys or 2 Muslim girls,” and “suitable for Punjabi boy.” Some adverts also demanded Punjabi or Gujarati speakers, or tenants from specific Indian regions.
As noted by the outlet, the postings appear to violate the UK’s Equality Act 2010, which explicitly prohibits discrimination based on religion or belief, race, and other protected characteristics. Landlords can face civil action and fines of up to £7,000 ($9,445) for discriminatory listings.
The Telegraph found the adverts posted across multiple parts of the British capital. The outlet contacted several landlords, all of whom refused outright to consider non-Muslim tenants. One man, advertising a room for £850 ($1,150) a month, told reporters to “go away.”
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