In egypt, it's really difficult for unmarried women to rent an apartment. Parents normally expect women to either live with their husband or back in their family house. Few are willing to rent a single women because they are afraid that it will damage their buildings reputation and annoy the other residents. Police often do door knocks on nted flats, and can sometimes contact the women's families.
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