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Fair Housing FAQ
What are landlord’s obligations with respect to tenant requests for assistance animals (emotional support or service animals)?
I am the listing agent for a residential rental property. My clients recently accepted a rental application and ratified a lease. In the application, the tenant disclosed that she did not have pets. The tenant took possession of the property and now is requesting permission for an assistance animal. Can we declare the tenant in breach of the lease since she stated she did not have pets in the rental application? What can I do?
I am the listing agent for a residential rental property and my firm is screening the applications. We’ve received a lot of interest and have narrowed the search down to two applicants. My client has asked for a copy of the applications. May I provide this information? What about other supporting documents like credit reports and photo identifications?
Can my landlord refuse to lease to a tenant based on Source of Funds?
Why does NVAR recommend that I not share the rental application with my Landlord during the screening process?
I represent a landlord and recently received an application from five friends seeking to rent a single-family residence in Fairfax. Is it a Fair Housing violation to reject the application, even though the property has five bedrooms?
What does “source of funds” mean, and are there any exemptions?
I’m working with a landlord who has set an acceptable credit score range for applicants. One of the applicants was well within the range, and the landlord asked me to run a criminal background check as well. The background check revealed that the applicant has a criminal past but the specific type of criminal charge. Can I reject the applicant based on this information?
I have an Exclusive Right to Lease agreement with a landlord. To vet applicants, we have them complete an online credit and background check on www.xyztenantscreen.com. A prospective tenant completed the questionnaire, and it turns out she has a very low credit score. The landlord instructed me to decline her application based on her score. Besides telling her that she has been rejected based on her poor credit history, do I have to give her any other notices?
The landlord I’m working with asked me to provide all of the applications we’ve received in their entirety, including credit reports. Is that something I can do?
The landlord I represent is requiring that all applicants provide to her a photocopy of federal- or state-issued identification that includes a picture. Is that permissible?
Is it a violation of fair housing law to talk about schools?