YOU SHOULD ONLY CONSIDER THE FACTORS THAT ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR ABILITY TO PAY RENT.
ILLEGAL REASONS TO REJECT A RENTAL APPLICATION
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing decisions based on: ✓ Race ✓ Color ✓ National origin ✓ Religion ✓ Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation) ✓ Familial status (such as having children) ✓ Disability
For example, it is illegal to deny housing to a single mother, a person who uses a wheelchair, or someone because of their ethnic background or religion. Local laws may add more protections, such as age, gender identity, source of income, or marital status. Even asking questions that hint at a tenant's membership in a protected class like “Are those your kids?” or “Where are you from originally?” can be problematic. You should only consider the factors that are directly related to their ability to pay rent. For more details on what you can and cannot ask, click here.
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