are sex offenders with disabilites protected by the fair housing?
2,208a sex offender with disabilities is he or she protected by the fair housing here in orlando florida?
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DislikeAbout 10 years ago
You definitely have the right to not rent to someone because they are a convicted sex offender.
You can't reject someone based on the seven protected classes that Veronica listed including a disability. You may still reject an applicant that is in a protected class for another reason such as being a sex offender. You may deny them based on the fact that that they are a convicted sex offender but you can not deny them based on the fact that they have a disability.
You don't have to rent to a sex offender!
You can't reject someone based on the seven protected classes that Veronica listed including a disability. You may still reject an applicant that is in a protected class for another reason such as being a sex offender. You may deny them based on the fact that that they are a convicted sex offender but you can not deny them based on the fact that they have a disability.
You don't have to rent to a sex offender!
About 10 years ago
Fair housing aims to eliminate discrimination in any housing related activities. The belief is that every person has the right to buy, rent or obtain a mortgage without being discriminated against because of their background.
The seven protected classes are:
race
color
religion
national origin
sex
disability
familial status
The Fair Housing Act does not prohibit the denial of housing on the basis of credit worthiness, previous rental history, or criminal record.
Disclaimer: Answers provided are just opinions and should not be accepted as advice.
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