Is it reasonable for the rental platform to prohibit tenants over 40 from sharing? Is it age discrimination?

The practice of freely prohibiting tenants over the age of 40 from sharing has aroused widespread concern and discussion. Some people think it is a manifestation of age discrimination, while others think it is a reasonable policy.

First of all, some people think that the policy of freely prohibiting tenants over 40 from sharing is age discrimination. They think that prohibiting people of a certain age from participating in sharing rent is tantamount to discriminating against the rights and interests of these people and violating the principle of equality. Age is an unchangeable factor and should not affect individuals' access to reasonable housing resources. Age discrimination will deprive some people of equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy their rights and interests, which is unfair.

However, some people think that it is reasonable to prohibit tenants over 40 from sharing at will. They believe that in order to maintain the peace and comfort of sharing, we can consider the possible differences in living habits between tenants over 40 and young tenants. Age is related to lifestyle, economic situation and other factors. People of different ages may have different needs and preferences. In the sharing environment, the age difference may lead to conflicts and frictions between tenants, and may even have adverse effects. Therefore, it can be regarded as a management method to prohibit tenants over the age of 40 from sharing freely, so as to ensure the harmony and stability of the sharing environment.

To sum up, the policy of freely prohibiting tenants over 40 from sharing rent is controversial on the issue of age discrimination. Although such a policy may bring unfair treatment to some people, we cannot ignore the management needs of landlords. On the premise of ensuring fairness, actively explore reasonable management strategies to meet the needs of tenants without affecting the stability of the shared environment. In addition, the government and relevant departments should also consider formulating a more comprehensive and inclusive housing policy to ensure the full utilization and fair distribution of housing resources.