06.10.2025 08:46
An advertisement for a rental apartment in Istanbul was shocking. The listing on an online real estate site stated, "Not available for retirees. Retirees should not inquire. We do not prefer retirees because their salaries cannot be seized."
A rental apartment advertisement in Ümraniye, Istanbul, has drawn significant backlash on social media due to its language directed at retirees. The ad for a 2+1 apartment explicitly states that retirees will not be accepted as tenants, citing the reason that "retirement salaries cannot be seized."
"RETIREES SHOULD NOT CALL"
The advertisement includes the statement, "Not for rent to retirees. Retirees should not call. We do not prefer retirees because their salaries cannot be seized." This statement has been viewed as a discriminatory attitude towards retirees and has resonated widely on social media.
THERE IS NO END TO THE DEMANDS
It was noted that the landlord only wanted to rent the house to civil servants or corporate employees, and tenants were asked to provide a notice of eviction, a criminal record, a Findex credit score, and a document stating that there are no seizures on their salary. These conditions have been commented on as making the rental process nearly impossible, especially for retirees.