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Originally Posted by 20yrsinBranson
I wouldn't.
I wouldn't rent to anyone with 4 children. Not no how, not no way. Of course I would never tell anyone that because I wouldn't want to be sued (even though, as I have mentioned before, it is perfectly legal in Missouri if you only own one house that you are renting).
Anyway, financially, I would not be comfortable with them either.
20yrsinBranson
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Its not ever OK to violate federal fair housing laws (familial status is a protected class under the federal fair housing act). I think the only exemptions for familial status are for designated "housing for older persons" or if you are renting out a unit in a multi-family building in which you, the owner, are actually residing.
I'm glad that the OP decided to take a double deposit from this family...not a terrible thing to take a chance on someone when they are willing to be straight with you but always a necessity to CYA with some extra money.