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Jack B. A presumed sexual predator just tried to rent from me
9 July 2016 | 6 replies

Unbelievable. Besides his vague inquiry about the bg check, he was unwilling to tell me what his exact charges were. Just that they were child abuse. I asked him if it was a felony and he hemmed and hawed but wouldn't...

Account Closed Rejecting tenant on gut feeling?
7 April 2015 | 27 replies
I publish my qualifications and they are the same for everyone. there is no such law any where in the USA that you can get sued for rejecting a convicted felony or a eviction in the past you cannot reject for color, sex, sexual orientation or religion and so forth just make your rules clear and they apply for all and you never end up in court for such a thing. by the way you cant just tell them you just changed your mind that mean if you rent the apt to someone else any time over the next month your going to court to fight for a discrimination charge. make your own rules and stick with them for all.
Randy E. Are obese people a protected class?
16 April 2015 | 21 replies
Randy...It is protected and you cannot discriminate because of weight, color, religion, class, sexual orientation and all the rest But what you can do like we have done is set a list of qualifications and make sure everyone gets a background and credit check and make sure that everyone who rents from you is treated the same they must be able to pass the background check.
Amanda H. Can I be forced to accept Section 8?
2 August 2019 | 154 replies
You just have to make sure you're not approving/declining an applicant based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, familial or marital status, handicap or disability or sexual orientation.  
Grace Ng Problematic Tenant Asks For Dog Despite No Pet Policy
3 June 2015 | 53 replies
She claims that the dog will help her get out of the house to walk, and that she was sexually abused in the military.
Brendan M. Flexible Tenant Selection Criteria?
16 June 2015 | 9 replies
We do not discriminate against persons because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Dan N. Why do people use LLC for "buy & hold" rentals that have mortgages?
17 July 2023 | 87 replies
Landlords that are blatantly violating the law (slumlords, sexual harassment, violence, etc.). 
Felipe Diaz Entertaiment space in garate
15 July 2015 | 4 replies
Credit, criminal, sexual offender list.  
Paul Bogard House hacking in Philadelphia
26 November 2024 | 6 replies
Sarah thinks that fred is sexually harrasing her.
Craig Curelop Traveling Nurses - Discrimination?
27 April 2023 | 14 replies
This is the DE wording in 4603(b)(3), the Delaware Fair Housing Act: (3) To make, print or publish, or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, source of income, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.