Published 10/2 (Wed) 10:00 Asahi Shimbun Digital It has been confirmed that there have been multiple cases in which the “LGBT not allowed” item has been displayed in the tenant recruitment conditions in the introduction materials for rental properties handled by a real estate company in Fukuoka City. The wording, which can be interpreted as meaning that people will not be accepted on the basis of their gender identity or sexual orientation, has caused disappointment and confusion, especially among those affected. The company has called the incident inappropriate and is taking action. [Photo] Materials reading “LGBT not allowed” were also handed over to those involved. He was shocked to see “LGBT not allowed” written alongside “Pets not allowed (dogs)” and thought “Is this the same as for dogs and cats?” Last February, a man in his 30s living in Fukuoka City was at a real estate agency he visited while looking for a place to live, and was left speechless when he saw “LGBT not allowed” written on the documents listing the floor plans and rents of rental properties. The man chose this company, which is known for its strong support for men, as he thought he could also get advice about living together with a same-sex partner in the future. “I wanted them to think about how the people involved would feel if they saw it,” he recalls. More in the source.
>>1 If we are to introduce same-sex marriage, gender equality, and separate surnames in Japan, whether same-sex or opposite-sex, wouldn’t it be okay to classify all marriages that do not produce children (without the intention of producing children) as partnerships? We should abolish all spousal deductions and preferential treatment for spouses in social security, and instead provide deductions and preferential treatment according to the number of children. Spouses do not need legal inheritance rights either. Only direct blood relatives (children and parents) should have legal inheritance rights and basic deductions for inheritance tax. In terms of gender equality, men and women are each independent beings, and this will solve a wide range of problems, from separate surnames for married couples to same-sex marriage and the issue of declining birthrates.
If people see two men holding hands entering a room, existing residents will want to move out, and people looking for a new place to live will ignore it, causing the property value to go down.
Is it because they’re a company that is so enthusiastic about providing support that they clearly stated whether it was possible or not? Normally, there wouldn’t be a section like this.
If the place you want to rent has a no pervert policy, you can complain, but it’s wrong to get angry just because you saw one when you have no intention of signing a lease. If the previous tenant was a pervert, it would be a shock for the next person to move in. If the world is a kind place, they should be considerate of my feelings.
Maybe they made it unacceptable because they thought it would be a hard gay party? Well, even during the coronavirus pandemic it was a factor in Korea lol.
>>32 I think there’s a good chance that it’s not just an image, but that it’s actually been done and real damage has been caused, and then they reject it.
For example, if it’s a “women-only property,” isn’t it okay to refuse LGBT people? There is also the risk of impersonation, and residents may feel uneasy if there are normal-looking men in the property.
Since I’m not a party to the matter there are some shortcomings, but leaking it to the media is too unpleasant, whereas saying it directly to the company they’re trying to support would be one thing.
I think the property of those who are anti-human rights should be confiscated, but there are no administrative or criminal penalties. I think they should be suspended for at least a year.
There’s no way to confirm someone’s sexual preferences. And the problem with the LGBT movement is that old men who claim to have a woman’s heart go into women’s baths.
Don’t complain just because you were offended. I understand if you absolutely wanted to live there and were turned down, but you’re not going to live there anyway even if the sign is gone, right?
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