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Article

4 Aug 2009

Author:
Guy Lynn, BBC News

Migrant workers face rental block [UK]

Estate agents are flouting race relations laws by discriminating against migrant workers on behalf of landlords, a BBC undercover investigation has found. Firms in Boston, Lincolnshire, were found using illegal techniques to stop foreign workers viewing properties...All of the agents featured in the undercover filming…were approached about the findings. B and B Mortgage services did not comment. AP Sales say: "It is not our practice to deny access to anybody, whatever their nationality, to any property we sell or let…” Bruce Mather and co said: "…it has focused us to draw up and implement Company Policy in consideration of the Race Relations Act of 1976." [includes video footage]