Re: can I rent a one bedroom apt to just one person

Re: can I rent a one bedroom apt to just one person by MrDan on October 23, 2016 @22:33

"Housing discrimination is not only illegal; it contradicts in every way the principles of freedom and opportunity we treasure as Americans"

The FHA’s ban on discriminatory statements, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(c), makes it unlawful to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on [protected characteristics], or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

The prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to single-family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act.

Having different qualifying standards, such as closer scrutiny of credit history for some applicants is also a violation of Fair Housing Act. It's appalling that someone would suggest that.

First and most importantly, accept all applications! There is never a reason to not accept an application. Even if the property has been rented, why not build up a file of potential tenants for when the property does become vacant?

Every landlord–big or small–should have a policy stating that they do not discriminate based on all the applicable classes and a written policy on how they select tenants and the guidelines used. Give these policies and guidelines to every prospective tenant. There is nothing better than walking into court with proof that you do not discriminate and treat everyone exactly the same every time. Besides if a charge of discrimination is made, they are the first items that will be requested from the landlord.

Restrictive residential occupancy standards may subject the landlord to liability under the FHA's familial status provision in several ways. A residential occupancy standard that does not mention family status is not immune from a charge that discriminates on the basis of family status either.

You would also be in violation of the 'ELLIOTT-LARSEN CIVIL RIGHTS ACT Act 453 of 1976'

A landlord should never openly invite a charge of discrimination to be issued. It's not simply pay a fine and move on. The requirements and conditions imposed on the landlord can last for several years.

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