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Can I Prohibit Smokers From Renting from Me?
Can I prohibit smokers from renting one of my apartments, or ask if they are smokers when screening tenants?
I'd figure this be in the "nuisance clause" being that it can be a health risk to myself and other tenants?
I am referencing this site, but not sure if it applies. I am in PA.
http://www.s-fhc.com/FairHousingAct.htm
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"No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap:"
Tobacco use isn't a protected category
(Neither is poor dress sense, bad hygene, stupidity, or being a Republican 8^)