can landlord require double security deposit based on age?

[STT Resident]

Originally Posted by janderson911

Because that was the excuse that I was given. They haven't ran any kind of credit report.

Well let's hope that when they do run one the deposit isn't substantially increased further

[bentlebee]

Frankly it sounds to me like a huge red flag to rent to someone who brings up discrimination while that word shouldn't even be used...the next thing you know code enforcement and other agencies will be called on the LL.

[janderson911]

This thread has gone off topic, my question was already answered by Lacerta.

Originally Posted by Lacerta

Note: It is illegal under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to discriminate against older workers, so that is possibly what you are thinking of.

And I also found this


Age Discrimination

The federal Fair Housing Acts do not expressly ban discrimination based on age. Nevertheless, it is definitely forbidden under the broader prohibition against discrimination on the basis of familial status.

A landlord cannot refuse to rent to an older person or impose special terms and conditions on the tenancy unless these same standards are applied to everyone else. If you have excellent references and credit history, a landlord has no legal basis for refusing you, even if you are 85 and rely to some degree on the regular assistance of a nearby adult child or friend. (Of course, a landlord could legally give the rental to someone else with equal or better references or financial stability.) However, if your current landlord reveals that you suffer from advanced senility to the point that you often wander into the wrong apartment, frequently forget to pay the rent, or are unable to undertake basic housekeeping chores, the prospective landlord can refuse to rent to you based on this age-neutral evidence that you are not likely to be a stable, reliable tenant.


[STT Resident]

^^^ So now you know you're not being discriminated against. Good!

[janderson911]

not under the law

[karen_in_nh_2012]

Hmmm ... OP is trying to rent a place that requires a $9,000 security deposit (at least) ... but they don't run a credit report? Yeah, THAT sounds likely.