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Which of the following crime-free rental policies would a landlord that’s determined to keep its community safe and secure against the threat of violence from tenants be justified in adopting?
a. A ban on renting to applicants who’ve been arrested for a crime
b. A ban on renting to applicants who’ve been convicted of a crime
The DOJ recently issued a warning that municipal “crime-free” rental housing and “nuisance” property ordinances may run afoul of the Fair Housing Act. We explain what that means for landlords and give you a strategy of what to do if you actually face the dilemma of having to violate federal law to comply with local law.
While performing due diligence, you discover that an apartment community you’re in the process of acquiring recently received a letter from an attorney representing a prospect threatening to sue the property for deliberate family status discrimination. There’s no record of any reply from the community. Nor are you able to find out anything else about the matter. If the attorney later makes good on the threat, will you be covered by insurance?
