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Is there evidence that migrant/minority groups face especially serious problems in accessing housing of an acceptable quality?

Code:
RED70
Key Area:
Housing & Segregation
Strand(s):
Discrimination
12/01/2012 - 17:41
Short Answer

Yes.

Qualitative Info

According to National Statistical Institute data, in 2011 ethnic Bulgarians have an average of 23.2 square meters living area per person in Roma it is only 10.6 square meters.

Rural areas in the country have generally poor or no sewerage system which defines the poor living conditions of the majority of Turks, Bulgarian Muslims and nearly half of the Roma. Still 40% of Roma live in homes without running water, using water from outside/street fountains or wells, 75% of Roma dwellings are not connected to the central sewerage system, and in 80% of Roma houses there is no cloakroom.

The refugee also face serious problems - difficult access to housing because of xenophobia and racism of potential landlords, financial shortages, landlords are getting advantage of the vulnerability of refugees by not signing contracts with them. The refugees do not have access to the public housing due to restrictive application procedures.

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Groups affected/interested Ethnic minorities
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Housing
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