Data is somewhat lacking as to which countries provide protections against housing discrimination for LGBT people, but clearly housing discrimination is still a serious problem for many.

In the past, voters have been deterred from electing non-PAP candidates by threats of discrimination against opposition-held constituencies in upgrading public housing.

Officials said the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in the sale and rental of homes, doesn't specifically cite gays and lesbians when it comes to the groups protected.