Landlords cannot discriminate against you based on your race, religion, colour, gender, culture or any other factors as it is your constitutional right as a Fijian to be treated fairly no matter what background you come from.
Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO, Joel Abraham has warned against such practices, especially those that seek to discriminate based on ethnicity.
Abraham says racial prejudices and discrimination have no place in Fiji.
Previously, a caretaker of a residential property in Suva had displayed a notice on the gate which stated “Flat to Let” and “Indian Students Only” for which they were subsequently charged and fined.
Under Section 26(3) (a) of the Constitution, unfairly discriminating against a person on the grounds of their race, colour, culture or ethnicity is a punishable offence.
FCCC regulates unfair trade practices including provisions of services in Fiji and proactively monitors the Fijian markets for any unfair behaviour. This applies to traders and extends to landlords.
