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can agency refuse to show the house?

johnlafaiette · 2012-08-13 14:18:16

Hi, I'm new, I'm moving in Dublin because I had a job offer and I'm searching for a rent in a nice neighbourhood. but I'm having the sensation that sometimes the agency refuse to show me the house cause I'm not Irish, nor a native English speaker. I'm offering references from my employer, do you think I'm a bit paranoid or…

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13-08-2012 3:18pm

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johnlafaiette

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Hi,
I'm new, I'm moving in Dublin because I had a job offer and I'm searching for a rent in a nice neighbourhood. but I'm having the sensation that sometimes the agency refuse to show me the house cause I'm not Irish, nor a native English speaker. I'm offering references from my employer, do you think I'm a bit paranoid or it could happens?

Bye
John

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#2 13-08-2012 3:39pm
StillWaters

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The only way to know for sure if you are being discriminated against because you are a non national is to get an Irish person to ring up about the same flat. If it is a case that you are being discriminated against, you should contact the Equality Authority as it is illegal.

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