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Landlord hesitating because I have an infant?

These are newly renovated 3 bedroom apartments. The 2 new roommates have NO problem with me having a baby and I am capable of paying the security deposit and rent. We met with the landlord today and he says he doesn't think I can live there b/c the place is not "childproof" and that they need to do asbestos testing and things like that and that doing those things cost money. From my understanding, you are supposed to do those tests anyway. I think he is being discriminatory but is making up excuses. Whats your take on this? Can I take this to a lawyer? He said he will need to ask his partner but thinks his partner will say no and told one of my other roommates personally that he doesn't think I can stay there. my daughter is 4 months

5 months ago - 4 answers

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you may not descriminate based upon familial status. This is a big no no. This is a violation of the Federal Fair Housing Law. Write down when this occured, name of landlord and any specifics. Call legal aid in your community immediately and get something started. You may want to give landlord a chance to reconsider and ask him if he knows he is in violation of Federal Fair Housing Law by descriminating against you because of your familial status?

by David Z

5 months ago

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The landlord needs to cover his own butt. He does not want to be liable for any injury or sickness caused by the situations that he mentioned. Carefullly read the lease. He may want to add some wording to the lease that releases him from any and all liability due to the situation. This is between you and the landlord and the other tenants. Talk with him and find out what his concerns are and allow himm to amend the lease if that will solve the problem.

by Beccatoots- 5 months ago

You may encounter a different problem--3 unrelated roommates and a baby may require 4 bedrooms.

by v b- 5 months ago

He can't say no because you have a child. You could fight it, but do you really want to rent from someone who doesn't want you to be there in the first place? I wouldn't fight it. Maybe just submit a complaint but look for somewhere else that is better where they will respect you too. Good luck!

by Dana R- 5 months ago