discriminating because I will not rent my investment property to people who do not have reliable employment. I have been told by few people that I am discriminating against them, but how do they expect to pay $280/week in rent if they dont work? I have had problems in the past with people who dont work not paying rent on time, if at all and have been forced to evict them. Do you think I am being fair?
just so you know...the property is in Cairns, Australia...$280/week for a four bedroom is below market value...I am not overpricing the house...
2006-07-28 13:40:28 · 13 answers · asked by skattered0077 5 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I would not worry about people who cannot support/will not support themselves reporting you for discrimination. Obviously, they are upset at you because you saw through their thinly veiled attempt to move into a nice place to live and then not pay you a dime. In the USA, where I live, if you rent out property and someone is not paying for the rental; it can take months and months to get the people evicted and you can spend a fortune on the process. I inherited a rental property from my parents, and it sat unoccupied for nearly 3 years; before I found someone trustworthy to rent it out. It was difficult keeping up the expenses, without the income; but I am glad that it worked out the way it did. I don't know what the laws governing rental properties are in Australia, but I would think that the owner would have some rights also. Best of luck to you, have a good night!!!
2006-07-28 13:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by Sue F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-19 13:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know about in Australia, but here, that would not be discriminating. The can rent out houses here by credit checks, number in family, if you are married or not, if you have a job or not. If they don't have a job, they can't pay, and why let them live there for free. Stick to yu guns, and don't rent to them. You might get a copy of a discrimination act from a realestate company and show them that is not discrimination.
2006-07-28 13:48:08 · answer #3 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't feel that is a smart move to rent to non -working persons because it is a high risk to do so unless the people have an income such as social security , an inheritance, disability payments or other such income and proof that they are capable of paying the rent , that income should be sufficient enough to cover the rent and whatever living expenses that they have, and then you have to think about the wear and tear on the premises that their constant presence may cause if they are at home all of the time.I think that you should be fair to yourself and rent your investment property to persons who are gainfully employed . you will save yourself from a lot of problems ,it doesn't matter who thinks that you are being unfair , they arent the one who have to foot the bill for freeloaders.
2006-07-28 14:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by munlitluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own rental properties and I don't rent to people without employment. Otherwise I end up paying the rent for them for a while because it's a pain in the neck and $$$ out of my pocket when I try to evict them. Big rental companies don't do it so what's different? I try to be fair but business is business.
2006-07-28 13:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not discriminating at all, no job, means, no income! Did they tell you how they planned on paying the rent? If they are independantly wealthy then they would not be looking for a place to rent. I do not blame you at all.
Stand your ground! You have the right to protect your property!
2006-07-28 13:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by suequek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly no... I don't see how you can be viewed as discriminating. Obviously you can not rent to people that can not pay for the place!! If you were choosing a different reason like gender, age, race... etc... then it would be and you more than likely would be sued.
Best wishes... wish rent could be closer to me :)
2006-07-28 13:49:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer that will give some free legal advice.. Or a Landlord Association, or maybe check the net for this info...
Personally if it was me for my security if someone has no income or other such criteria I have set I certainly would not lend my property to that person....To me its not discrimination but safety of my property...
Some landlords I know even go as far as background checks and credit references....
2006-07-28 13:50:34 · answer #8 · answered by Fixitguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they don't have a job and don't have any other reliable, ongoing source of income you are making the right decision not to rent to them. It's not discrimination. It's smart business.
2006-07-28 13:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds smart to me not to want to rent to people without a steady income.Unless they are employed or recieving some sort of public aid(if they have that there) you must consider how they would be able to pay rent.
2006-07-28 13:51:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋