Italy - 2011
Is there evidence of particular difficulties faced by migrant/minority groups in purchasing or renting property of their choice?
- Code:
- RED72
- Key Area:
- Housing & Segregation
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
Short Answer |
Yes. |
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Qualitative Info |
The housing situation of migrants in Italy has been at the centre of public attention for several years, since housing is a widely discussed issue at National level, especially with regard to the weakest groups of the population. It is not a coincidence that cases of discrimination in the housing sector are the most common, after those in the employment sector, reaching 16.2% of the calls of UNAR Contact Centre. 57.1 % of these calls pertain to tension with neighbours, 9.5% concern low rent public houses, 7.3% rented houses and 7.1% estate agents. The NGO CIDIS conducted a research on the housing difficulties of migrants in two Italian regions, pointing to stereotypes and lack of trust as the main obstacles faced by migrants in the access to respectful housing. In fact, the research shows that the house owners judge migrants in negative terms in many aspects: as poorly reliable in the management of a house, with bad relationships with neighbours and at risk of not paying rent. All these prejudices hinder significantly their access to housing. Source: ENAR SHADOW REPORT 2009/2010 - Racism and Discrimination in Italy by Laura Di Pasquale - http://cms.horus.be/files/99935/MediaArchive/Italy.pdf ENAR SHADOW REPORT 2008 - Racism and Discrimination in Italy by Camilla Bencini, Sara Cerretelli, Laura Di Pasquale - http://cms.horus.be/files/99935/MediaArchive/national/Italy%20-%20SR%202008.pdf
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Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Roma & Travelers | ||
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Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Housing | ||
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