Are you allowed to say students of a particular school aren't allowed to rent your house in an ad? (apartment, renters)
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Young single/college students are the worst renters possible. I would never consider them...
Which is why I had to rent a room in a horrible house when I was in college. Nobody would rent to me (even though I wanted a little studio by myself with a small yard for my dog) because I was a college student, even though I worked full time while going to school and didn't have time to 'party'.
I have known college students that have destroyed houses, but then again I have known college students that have been excellent renters, leaving the house landscaped (one of the guys was taking classes in horticulture and landscaping and did the entire front and back yard free of charge as part of his senior project). I think it's hit or miss, but I would have loved to rent a decent place while in college.
Yes, it is discriminatory, it violates the Fair Housing laws. An apartment ad can not read this way.
It is true that discrimination against people because of their status as a student is a violation of the federal statutes, however NOT ALL LANDLORDS are subject to those laws so it is entirely possible that the landlord CAN exclude students --- Housing Discrimination: Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
It is true that discrimination against people because of their status as a student is a violation of the federal statutes, however NOT ALL LANDLORDS are subject to those laws so it is entirely possible that the landlord CAN exclude students --- Housing Discrimination: Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
Its discriminatory on the basis that its exempting anyone but families.
Single is a familial status in Fair Housing, ie students.
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