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Re: it is unlawful? by Andrea (GA) on October 7, 2015 @22:36

                              
It is unlawful to deny someone based on their familial status. That does not mean that you cannot--and should not--find out the names, identities, and relationships of those who are applying for your place. Just don't make a decision to accept or reject based on familial status. You may qualify based only on non-discriminatory data.
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Re: it is unlawful? by Fay on October 7, 2015 @23:37 [ Reply ]
But if you ask who will be living in the property and their relationships, they may claim that you reject them based on their family status.
    Re: it is unlawful? by Andrea (GA) on October 8, 2015 @12:26 [ Reply ]
    I want to clarify my statement--I do not ask about relationships, but I do ask # and names of potential occupants. I did not intend to misspeak. As I think back over the applicants I've had, however, they pretty much all volunteer this information (relationships), even though I don't ask. That is the practical reality of personal interactions. The point I was trying to make is that I DO NOT EVER make a decision to accept or reject on familial status. To your original question--yes, you can and should know who's living in your home (to write the lease properly, for one thing).

    People can make all kinds of claims about all kinds of things. The best way to mitigate a potential claim is to have written criteria, follow it scrupulously, and to follow the same process with each and every candidate. Personally, I am very clear about why I reject candidates (and it's always a legal reason), so I have never had anyone "claim" anything.
      Re: it is unlawful? by Anonymous on October 8, 2015 @14:51 [ Reply ]
      Yes, they just volunteer this information (relationships).
      If you ask how many people will be living there. this should be a legal question.

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