Belarusian woman outraged by apartment rental price in Baranovichi and complained to the House of Representatives
A Belarusian woman was asked almost as much for a regular apartment as she paid for housing in Minsk, writes BGmedia.
"For a child and a cat — plus 100 dollars"
Another discussion about housing rental prices flared up on social media after an emotional post by a Belarusian woman who was looking for an apartment in Baranovichi. The woman said she found an option for 900 rubles a month, but after the owner learned about the presence of a child and a cat, the rent increased by approximately another 100 dollars.
According to the author, what surprised her most was not the price itself, but the fact that it was about Baranovichi, not the capital.
"I found an apartment for 900 rubles. Because of a child and a cat, the price increased by another 100 dollars. Well, Baranovichi, don't forget you're Baranovichi. In Minsk, I rented a two-room apartment for 1,200 rubles with two cats and a child."
The woman criticized the situation in the rental market, noting that affordable housing is becoming scarcer, and families with children and pets often face additional restrictions.
The publication quickly gathered dozens of comments. Many users admitted that they also consider the rental price in Baranovichi to be unreasonably high.
"420 dollars in Baranovichi? Haha. Did a lagoon of formaldehydes get released into the air there, or what's with such a surge?"
"I live in neighboring Lyakhovichi and was also flabbergasted by the prices. An mediocre city, and the price tag for housing is just insane."
"I rent a two-room apartment near the metro in Minsk for cheaper."
Other participants in the discussion noted that housing can also be found at a lower price.
There was also a debate about whether landlords should increase the rent due to children or pets.
"We have tenants living with a child and a dog. And it never occurred to us to ask for an extra payment for them."
"When I was going to rent out the apartment, I said — no children. Cats, dogs, anyone, but not children. Unfortunately, children often damage renovations."
Some commentators also wondered why the rental market is practically unregulated.
"I don't understand where the state is. Self-employed individuals and sole proprietors are checked, but here owners set prices as they wish."
Later, the woman announced that she decided not to limit herself to online discussions and sent an official appeal to the House of Representatives.
According to her, the problem lies not so much in the rental price itself, but in the inconsistency of prices with the city's standard of living. The author expressed hope that her initiative would be supported by other tenants who, in their opinion, face speculative pricing.
What's happening with rental prices in Baranovichi
Judging by the current listings on Kufar, the cost of long-term apartment rentals in Baranovichi varies greatly. At the time of publication, 65 listings were posted on the website.
Among the offers, you can find options for approximately 600, 750, 850, and 900 rubles per month. The most expensive is 1,200 rubles. Everything depends on the number of rooms, renovation, and location of the apartment.
The average is about 700 rubles per month.
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