Re: complaint about us discriminating based on familia

Re: complaint about us discriminating based on familia by MrDan (Georgia) on October 22, 2014 @20:49

" Maybe the house is too small for a family of 6"

Yes, that is a discriminating statement.
Yes, you will need a good attorney who knows how to handle this. It can get real expensive and time comsuming.

You will indeed have to provide everything they request as its part of the discovery process. They will be looking for any other potenial discrimination that may have occured.

Have an attorney handle this, you do not want it to get bigger than it is right now.

Read up on FHA/HUD discrimination facts, so you have a better understanding of discrimination.

Best of Luck..

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Re: complaint about us discriminating based on familia by Anonymous on October 22, 2014 @20:58	[ Reply ]

What if someone never keep those documents anymore?

Re: complaint about us discriminating based on familia by MrDan (Georgia) on October 22, 2014 @23:22	[ Reply ]

A Landlord need to keep records on all prospective residents, in addition to current/past residents. Landlords can create a system of guest cards or logs with relevant information (i.e. date/time of visit, properties shown, prospective move-in date, etc.) as well as a log of all calls made by prospective residents, even if the resident never comes to see the property. Additionally, all applications should be retained, even if the applications were rejected or withdrawn. Being able to produce consistent records showing nondiscriminatory application of written screening criteria in every case can usually successfully defend a Fair Housing claim.

Re: complaint about us discriminating based on familia by Anonymous on October 23, 2014 @01:54	[ Reply ]

what about a phone call in another languague like hahahaha which I just don't understand? are you a housing tester sent here by HUD?

Re: complaint about us discriminating based on familia by Joe (Michigan) on October 22, 2014 @21:28	[ Reply ]

We destroy all applications once a rental decision has been made to protect private information of the applicants.

Re: complaint about us discriminating based on familia by Anonymous on October 22, 2014 @22:18	[ Reply ]

That is a terrible policy. A business should never destroy documents immediately after any kind of business decision is made, for MANY reasons. If you are worried about security, then you need to take steps to secure the information, either via a locked secured file cabinet, or some form of electronic storage. Either way, start keeping your documents.

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