Not sure what you mean. If you mean can a landlord discriminate in renting on the basis of religion, NO. If you mean can a landlord use the word "God" in speaking to you as a tenant - that's a matter of civility and if it offends you, you should politely ask whether the landlord could not use God's name when speaking with you. There is no guaranty how the landlord will react.
Yes, depending on the terms of your lease and fair housing and other applicable laws. You would need to be far more specific in your question.
Landlord tenant laws can cover quite a bit of area. What specifically are you seeking? Are you curious about this from the standpoint of a landlord/prospective landlord or a tenant? If you want a good general overview checklist a good site can be found at http://www.tenant.net/Other_Areas/Ohio/landlord.html Another good resource (from the landlord side of the table) is the fair housing act series at www.findthatqualitytenant.com. The link to this is http://www.findthatqualitytenant.com/fairhousing.html
There are several laws that relate to the housing of senior citizens. The fair housing act, and the Americans with disabilities act outlines these special laws.
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It depends on the state.
Housing law is a set of regulations that govern the rental, purchase, and use of residential properties. It covers issues like tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, fair housing practices, lease agreements, eviction procedures, and building codes to ensure safe and habitable living conditions. Compliance with housing laws helps protect the rights and interests of both tenants and landlords.
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Housing discrimination has not been fully ended, but the Fair Housing Act of 1968 made it illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. Ongoing efforts by governments, organizations, and individuals continue to address housing discrimination through advocacy, education, and enforcement of fair housing laws.
Yes, in most states, a landlord may request a criminal background check as part of the tenant screening process. However, they must obtain the tenant's written consent before running the check and follow all fair housing laws to ensure they are not discriminating against any protected classes.
Below is a great link about fair housing laws. If you go to that link you will see another link just about the fair housing act. It should have your info in it. Also there is a link to a copy of the fair house link. http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/ http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/housing/title8.htm Hope this helps, Chris. data backup.
All are protected otherwise the law would be discriminatory .
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