General · 23 April 2026
Telegraph uncovers religion-based London rental ads
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London's rental market is facing fresh scrutiny after a Telegraph investigation uncovered listings targeting tenants by religion and language. Ads on Facebook, Gumtree and Telegram specified preferences including "Muslim only", "Hindu only" and "Punjabi speakers", with listings spread across boroughs including Ilford, Newham, Barking and Harrow. The adverts appear to breach the Equality Act 2010, though a partial exception exists where landlords share accommodation with tenants.
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