Texas Property Code states "At the time an applicant is provided with a rental application, the landlord shall make available to the applicant printed notice of the landlord's tenant selection criteria and the grounds for which the rental application may be denied...."

Which I did and that was the end of that conversation.The thing I couldn't understand is that there was obvious water damage in the bathrooms and kitchen and he admittedly denied it.Also he had tenants in the house that were very unhappy with the condition of the house but he seemed not to care.

She said that was fine and denied the tenant's motion.

It may not be a wise decision to deny someone because you don't think it's a good place for a family.

Not trying to deny you information or education, just trying to have a practical approach.

Denis

@Clint Coons wrote a good blog on the topic about a court case in 2009: http://clintcoons.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/tax-court-denies-real-estate-investors-education-expenses/

Unrelated people aren't a protected class so don't worry about getting in trouble in court for denying them.

How could I deny a prospective male tenant without violating federal law?

I have been counselled by a large insurance company's attorney that if you get a second policy and leave the old one in place and you file a claim they will initially deny your claim.