Why is it so hard for single women to rent in Egypt?
Doormen hassling you and a ban on visits - if you're even able to find somewhere to rent
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Doormen hassling you, endless questioning and a ban on visitors.
These are the challenges faced daily by single women renting in Egypt.
And this is after they've managed to clinch a deal with an amenable landlord.
Many refuse to let to single women, arguing it could damage their building’s reputation or ruffle its other residents’ moral feathers.
And boyfriends? Out of the question.
So, why is it so hard for single women to rent in Egypt?
Two 24-year-old women, Menna and Fatma, talk to Alan about their bumpy rental journey.
Presenter: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja)