According to a local media report, some landlords in England are apparently advertising ‘Muslim-only’ apartments online.
A research of The Telegraph found that alleged listings posted in London on Facebook, Gumtree and Telegram included phrases such as ‘for Muslims only’, ‘for two Muslim boys or two Muslim girls’ and ‘Muslims are preferred’.
Other advertisements appeal to Punjabi and Gujarati speakers, while some vacancies on the platforms are advertised only for men.
Some listings state “Hindu Only,” alongside posts that likely use religious subtext by stating, “The home must be alcohol and smoke free.”
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Apartment buildings in Westminster, London, UK (John Keeble/Getty Images)
On Facebook, a company called Roshan Properties posted dozens of listings stating ‘preference for Muslim boy’, ‘one double room available for Muslims’ and ‘suitable for Punjabi boy’.
The adverts breach the UK Equality Act 2010, which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, race and other protected characteristics.
“These ads are disgusting and anti-British. It goes without saying that there would be national outrage if the tables were turned,” Robert Jenrick, Reform UK’s economic spokesman, told The Telegraph. “All forms of racism are unacceptable, and no religious group should be given special exemption to discriminate in this way.”
Houses and properties along Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, London, UK Some landlords in the city are illegally advertising to ‘Muslim only’ tenants in the city, an investigation by The Telegraph has found. (Richard Baker/In photos via Getty Images)
A landlord told The Telegraph he had to “go away” when asked about an advertisement for a “Muslim only” room for $1,150, and whether it was available to tenants of other faiths.
A spokesperson for Gumtree told the newspaper that the company has a clear policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination.
On Facebook, a company called Roshan Properties posted dozens of entries stating “preference for Muslim boys.” (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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“We take reports of inappropriate listings very seriously,” the spokesperson said. “The advertisements referred to appear to be for private rooms in shared homes, where existing residents can 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.”
