Post by abillion
The debate was mentioned in an article of the New York Times this week, and the story spread like wildfire 👀
Is a vegan landlord allowed to ban a tenant from cooking fish and meat in the apartment?
Some people were outraged by the story, arguing that a landlord should not control what a tenant eats and cooks (especially if they’re paying $5k+ per month), but is it that extreme to have this requirement?
The real estate agency explained that the issue is not about having no animal products in the apartment, but specifically cooking meat and fish. It seems to be a problem of smell for the landlord living upstairs. A smell test if you will 👃
It’s quite commonly accepted now that microwaving a fish in your office for instance is rude, specifically because of the smell. So could the landlord criteria be the next logical step?
Thoughts anyone?
If you want to read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/18/nyregion/vegan-tenants-landlord-ny.html
This isn’t even about being vegan. It’s their own property. If they say no pets allowed, or no smoking, or no permanently changes…. No one has a problem with that. The owner can state whatever rule they want. If you don’t agree with the rule, don’t rent there. Simple 2 likesReply
In Singapore I’ve been told that landlords won’t rent to me because I’m Indian and they don’t want Indian food being cooked in their kitchens!3 likesReply