Wednesday 27 August 2014

Lagos Landlord Refuses To Rent Apartments To Single Ladies

 
Okgisters, I am tired! Is it a crime to be single?! I’m a very independent young woman and not in a hurry to get married. I’m 27 and the pressure is too much. I’ve been hurt in the past and I’m definitely taking my time and won’t settle for less!

I have been actively house hunting for over 3 months, ever since I decided to expand my thriving business. I work from home. No success yet getting a place because I am single. I get asked very silly questions ‎like where is your husband?
Why does a single girl want a 3 bedroom? To be single and aspiring to rent anything more than a room self contain is a crime, I suppose. Landlords, turn me back immediately I say single. They claim single girls are promiscuous and loose. What haven’t I heard?

The height of it was today when I went to inspect something perfect o! Landlord decided to conduct an interview. I sat, facing 3 men, and the first question was, are you married? It was almost simultaneously. I just sighed. They would rather have a single man.
This is not fair! ‎Has anyone been in my shoes? A friend told me to wear engagement ring and lie the next time I see a potential landlord.
Please if any landlord with 2/3bed house available to rent won’t mind a single girl as Tenant. I mind my damn business and have no friends”.

C.J

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