Monetary Penalty for Real Estate Advertisement from the Ministry of Trade!

The Ministry of Trade announced that an administrative fine was imposed on a real estate business due to the phrase "not rented to retirees" found on a real estate listing website. The Ministry stated that it initiated legal action against this discriminatory statement on the grounds that it is contrary to societal values and equality.

According to the official statement from the Ministry, the presence of such discriminatory phrases in the real estate sector not only leads to legal consequences but also creates significant discomfort in society. Such practices encountered in the real estate sector particularly disregard the housing needs of retirees and subject them to discrimination.

It was emphasized that such expressions used in listings should be addressed from the perspective of social equality and justice and must be eliminated immediately. Businesses in the real estate sector were warned that they could face serious financial penalties if they resort to such discriminatory phrases.

The Ministry highlighted the importance of carefully selecting the language that real estate businesses will use in their advertisements and listings, and the importance of the fact that every individual has equal rights. It is noted that such negative examples could lead to damaging consequences for the entire sector and tarnish the reputation of the real estate market in Turkey.

In conclusion, the fine imposed by the Ministry of Trade is considered an important step towards preventing discrimination and ensuring social justice. Real estate businesses need to discontinue the use of such phrases and reconsider their understanding of hosting in a more inclusive manner.