Indians Not Allowed, Thank You.

[Voldermort]

“Indians not allowed, thank you.”


This was what an agent said to me back in April, when I was looking for a new home here in Singapore. Trouble is, this wasn’t even an isolated incident. Before long, I had to either start looking for houses owned by Indian families, or give a caveat to agents beforehand that I am, in fact, Indian.


I felt bad, of course. But more than that, I felt pity for these people for having such mindsets even in this day and age.


(Coincidentally, my Swedish housemate finally found a house for us which was apparently owned by an Indian man, and I indulged myself in the house shifting and tried to forget these racist experiences that I’ve accumulated over this two-and-a-half-year long stay in Singapore.)


Racism—it’s not always in plain sight. But one can still sense it in the everyday.


In that look in the eyes of one person. Or a smile returned with hostility during a walk in the park. You sense it behind sugar-coated words, especially when you try to have an open discussion about it. Even if it’s not always put in words, you can sense it.


.................I find it funny because maybe my guy’s just got tough luck. The other day, we were running late for work and rushing down an escalator when his hand brushed the hand of a Chinese woman who looked to be in her late 50s. Which he apologised for, twice. This is what she shouted back.

“Fuck off, you people do this intentionally, I will take you to the police!”, she yelled, trying to kick him. He mentioned that there were cameras around and he wouldn’t mind going to the police if she wanted. She lost her temper even more and started blabbering in Mandarin.

Throughout this entire ordeal, what stood out most was that not it was not just us — even fellow Singaporeans around could sense that she was being unreasonable and nobody paid any attention to her.

From these incidents, one can see that it takes a whole nation to make for a multicultural, interracial, peaceful society. But it takes just a few frustrated, inhumane, and unreasonable people to make us look like a racist country.

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[Loofydralb]

Sorry to burst your bubble. But too many anecdotes of Indian families renting homes and trashing it before they leave. Stories abound among Singaporeans of this nightmare too.

Even my family has experienced it first hand.

So sorry Mr Indian from India family. You will not be renting from my family ever again. Nothing personal. Its all business. We will not want to renovate and replace furniture after you move out. Even though you will not do it but we cannot tell. And we will not risk it. We did it once (rent it ti Indians) to show that we do not discriminate, but once bitten, twice shy.

Maybe you can educate and when more stories about how gracious Indian tenants are, then maybe.....

 

[Rogue Trader]

Not happy can go back to India

 

[rocket]

CHINA man ,pinoy and indians tenants are the worst.
Damage home flooring before shifting out.

 

[tanwahtiu]

Cheats and job thieves are not welcome.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Not happy can go back to India

Been saying that for years, these stubborn mules die die wanna go to other countries one la

 

[SalahParking]

the only indians allowed in my apartment are the cleaners and toilet plumber

 

[Froggy]

I am so happy living in Thailand we have no shitskins issue here

Indians know their place here

 

[Voldermort]

the only indians allowed in my apartment are the cleaners and toilet plumber

zhun bo?

 

[rushifa666]

Sorry to burst your bubble. But too many anecdotes of Indian families renting homes and trashing it before they leave. Stories abound among Singaporeans of this nightmare too.

Even my family has experienced it first hand.

So sorry Mr Indian from India family. You will not be renting from my family ever again. Nothing personal. Its all business. We will not want to renovate and replace furniture after you move out. Even though you will not do it but we cannot tell. And we will not risk it. We did it once (rent it ti Indians) to show that we do not discriminate, but once bitten, twice shy.

Maybe you can educate and when more stories about how gracious Indian tenants are, then maybe.....

Why homeowners cannot deny rental is rubbish. My house my choice

 

[batman1]

Caveat : U have been warned. Rent out to Ah Neh at your own risks.

 

[laksaboy]

No smokers, no pets, no Indians. Problem?

 

[batman1]

I am so happy living in Thailand we have no shitskins issue here

Indians know their place here

U are lucky. Here in Red Dot, shitskins no big no small.

 

[syed putra]

Sorry to burst your bubble. But too many anecdotes of Indian families renting homes and trashing it before they leave. Stories abound among Singaporeans of this nightmare too.

Even my family has experienced it first hand.

So sorry Mr Indian from India family. You will not be renting from my family ever again. Nothing personal. Its all business. We will not want to renovate and replace furniture after you move out. Even though you will not do it but we cannot tell. And we will not risk it. We did it once (rent it ti Indians) to show that we do not discriminate, but once bitten, twice shy.

Maybe you can educate and when more stories about how gracious Indian tenants are, then maybe.....

You can claim for damages as its part of tenancy agreement. Any repair required once its let out is on tenants cost.

 

[Loofydralb]

Why homeowners cannot deny rental is rubbish. My house my choice

Please don't discriminate. Resist until you feel the consequences and then modify strategies to overcome.

 

[Loofydralb]

You can claim for damages as its part of tenancy agreement. Any repair required once its let out is on tenants cost.

Its too much hassle.

 

[mahjongking]

cheebye shitskins will be executed unless you have local ICs like Mr Syed Putra

good?

 

[knowwhatyouwantinlife]

I always believe in competitions such as battle Royale or the hunger games or Masterchef...obviously the best and sole surviving man has to be the winner

 

[laksaboy]

You can claim for damages as its part of tenancy agreement. Any repair required once its let out is on tenants cost.

Or just avoid the hassle by not renting to them in the first place.

Can you claim damages for a foul smell?

 

[LordElrond]

No smokers, no pets, no Indians. Problem?

I don’t mind pets and smokers though