It is not always the goal of a
landlord to find the “perfect tenant”, but the tenants are also looking for the
most comfortable and stress-free accommodations, especially when they have
children. While looking for the potential rental properties, it is not just
important to look for the location, nearby attractions, schools, etc., but you
also want to be sure about a comfortable living experience. This means the
track record of the landlord must be clear and there should be no legal matter
against the landlord regarding child discrimination or any other matter.
What is housing discrimination?
This is what your potential
landlords start to categorize tenants on the basis of colour, race,
nationality, or anything that is illegal. Remember that child discrimination is an illegal activity and there is no law
that allows the landlords to discriminate with your children based on who they
are. There are many federal laws applicable to housing and child discrimination so that your legal rights are protected, even
as a tenant.
Fair Housing Act
The federal Fair Housing Act is
designed to prohibit housing discrimination against any person who is not
mentioned under the seven groups of “protected classes.” These groups include
colour, race, religion, sex, national origin, familial status and people with
disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The federal government under the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, enforces anti-discrimination policies for those
with disabilities. So, if you or your child is suffering from disability, this
law will protect child discrimination
on the basis of disability by the landlords or anyone else.
In case you face child discrimination from the
landlord and want to take action against it, choose a professional fair housing
lawyer to fight child discrimination.