If you have rental property, whether it's commercial property or residential, you are probably wary about asking the wrong questions as you show property. It's still important, though, to screen prospective tenants. In addition to requiring a completed application form, a deposit and a credit check, what are the basic musts and "must nots" in terms of complying with the law and protecting yourself as a landlord?
The Federal Fair Housing Act
The Federal Fair Housing Act seeks to eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and the presence of children for those who seek to rent, buy or apply for financing for housing in the United States. Any written application or personal interview must be
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