Due to discrimination laws, a landlord cannot deny a tenant because of a disability.
Landlords cannot ask about a tenants’ disability during the screening process as this is a violation of discrimination laws.
Landlords also can’t:
· Charge extra fees or a higher rent because of
the tenant’s disability
· Ask about the nature of their disability or the
severity
· Steer them toward certain properties because of
their disability
· Require a pet deposit or pet rent for a service
animal
For more information about landlords, disability and
discrimination, read our other articles here:
Assistance Animals-
What Landlords must know! https://www.realrenta.com.au/blog/post/476
A Guide to
Discrimination for Landlords: https://www.realrenta.com.au/blog/post/439
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Marlene Liontis
Monday, 10 February 2020
