Re: Possibly - Landlord Forum thread 334291

Re: Possibly by Anonymous on April 30, 2015 @13:11

You need to look up the occupancy limits for where the cabin is. It's probably basically 2 per bedroom plus 1. So, 3 people for your cabin - normally.

BUT, you can impose a higher standard, IF you have a really good reason. If you can show, if ever confronted by fair housing, that your septic can't handle two people on a regular basis, then you can get out of it.

To cover your rear with fair housing, you need to never make an exception. The main issue is the perception that you might be discriminating against families.

I cut and pasted this from a fairhousing website on how HUD examines occupancy limits and discrimination:

http://www.fairhousing.com/index.cfm?method=page.display&pagename=HUD_resources_keatingmmo

"Other physical limitations of housing.

In addition to physical considerations such as the size of each bedroom and the overall size and configuration of the dwelling, the Department will consider limiting factors identified by housing providers, such as the capacity of the septic, sewer, or other building systems. "

This article says you need to never make exceptions:

http://fairhousing.foxrothschild.com/2009/09/articles/discrimination/occupancy-standards-why-they-matter/

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Re: Possibly by Jennifer on April 30, 2015 @13:32	[ Reply ]

Thank you....much appreciated