can landlords discriminate based on gender?

[nageov3t]

so I'm searching the internet for apartments tonight, and I found the perfect place, until I got to the end of the ad, where it said "females only." (bear in mind, the ad was for an 1-bedroom apartment, not a room for rent or anything along those lines)

not that I'd sue to get into an apartment or anything, it just made me a sad panda

 

[Alone]

It actually said "females"? :laugh:

 

[Tsaico]

I do not beleive so. Usually when the newspaper gets that, they tell the person that is listing the ad it is discrimination and suggest alternatives.

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: Alone
It actually said "females"? :laugh:

the line "Single occupancy for females only" was tacked on to the end of the ad.

 

[NanoStuff]

If I was renting out an apartment and had hidden cameras set up, I'd be damn sure to get a female.

 

[alkemyst]

discrimination laws don't apply to private apartments.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

If it's a room in a private residence... or if it is an owner with fewer than four units to rent (federal - state laws may be more restrictive)... they can discriminate all they want.

 

[compuwiz1]

It might be a pr0n haven in the macking, but the girls don't know it yet. :shocked:

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
It might be a pr0n haven in the macking, but the girls don't know it yet. :shocked:

"Just ignore that funny spot in the bathroom mirror..."

 

[smack Down]

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
If it's a room in a private residence... or if it is an owner with fewer than four units to rent (federal - state laws may be more restrictive)... they can discriminate all they want.

The four units or less only allows them to discriminate it does not allow them to have advertisements stating that they discriminate.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: smack Down

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
If it's a room in a private residence... or if it is an owner with fewer than four units to rent (federal - state laws may be more restrictive)... they can discriminate all they want.

The four units or less only allows them to discriminate it does not allow them to have advertisements stating that they discriminate.

So... if they are going to turn down every male that calls... why can't they list the ad that way?

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: smack Down

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
If it's a room in a private residence... or if it is an owner with fewer than four units to rent (federal - state laws may be more restrictive)... they can discriminate all they want.

The four units or less only allows them to discriminate it does not allow them to have advertisements stating that they discriminate.

Says what?

If they are not honest with their ad, then bait and switch could be pulled into place.

 

[nonameo]

http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/

 

[ppdes]

My landlord used to advertise that only certain dog breeds were allowed. Apparently someone managed to cause legal trouble about that even. He mentioned he had to change it to no dogs at all after that, because his insurance wouldn't allow pits and whatnot.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: ppdes
My landlord used to advertise that only certain dog breeds were allowed. Apparently someone managed to cause legal trouble about that even. He mentioned he had to change it to no dogs at all after that, because his insurance wouldn't allow pits and whatnot.

If you're not allowed to discriminate based on the breed of dog, then how are they allowed to say "no dogs" but allow cats?

 

[mrrman]

they can however chose whoever they want ...its their place for rent

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: mrrman
they can however chose whoever they want ...its their place for rent

 

[jdoggg12]

You should be as nice and open in your ads as possible - as people call, just tell all the guys the place has been taken. You'll get more female callers that way b/c many will be afraid that the female-only stipulation. My mom has 9 rental houses and in a couple she'll only rent to females b/c they typical have less wear and tear on everything but the bathroom.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: nonameo
http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/

That's a lot of law in that....

What Housing Is Covered?

The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.

 

[PingSpike]

He probably just doesn't want a bunch of college aged guys barfing all over the carpets and smashing the place all up when they get drunk.