Received from a landlord when I asked to view a property:
“Hello, thank you for your enquiry. could you please let me know your age and nationality? many thanks”
Have you actually tried asking why they want it/why it is relevant to whom the place is suitable for? If you distrust them already and aren’t able to ask them about their screening process maybe don’t bother with this place?
LL legally can’t discriminate by ruling you out on basis of nationality [google ‘Right to rent checks discrimination shelter’ similarly they cant legally discriminate based on age generally.
However it’s a perfectly reasonable ask -to ascertain if you are likely to be suitable and be the ideal tenant for them. Some landlords may generally prefer those who are older because they are more likely to be able to demonstrate a history of paying rent and have an established credit history- others might generally prefer younger ones. Some properties may be less suitable for older occupants or families [eg 10 flights of stairs and no lifts]. if somebody is moving to uk from somewhere with a v dry climate [eg Saudia Arabia] they may need more advice on how to avoid damp/mould.
Look at ads on spare room - these show the age of other occupants so it’s of interest to others
good luck
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May have to do a right to rent check? Too many stairs for an older person?. Just answer the questions.
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Yeah, I don’t like that. Unless you’re desperate for this property, I’d move on.
LLs will have preferences but an application form and right to rent check will disclose both those pieces of info and to screen with those questions up front and to give zero justification or info in return just gives a bad impression.
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That sounds like a landlord who’s problematic at best and is showing their true colours from the very beginning. I would dig a little further and reply with a ‘Why are you asking this question?’ question. Save the conversation and report to OR.