can a landlord kick you out for getting pregnant?

Question

we have several problems with the landlord anyway, but now this?? is it legal? and just found out they knew there was black mold here before we moved in and didnt even let us know.if anyone knows a website that shares if it is legal to kick a tenant out for being pregant please share it with me. thank you

Answer 1

Do you have renter's insurance? If you don't your best bet is to talk to a lawyer, but as far as I know, they can kick you out at any time for any reason as long as they own the place. Sounds like you need to look for something else anyway. You may have a case though.Contact a lawyer near you and ask for a free consult. I'm sure they'd be happy to help.

Answer 2

No, it is not legal for a landlord to evict you for being pregnant.
Unless you have signed a contract which prohibits children, you cannot be evicted.
The black mold is a major issue. You could go to your local Codes office and place a complaint, however, the Codes Dept. will probably tell you that it would be in your best interest to move. The mold issue would have to be corrected and then reinspected by Codes Dept. If the landlord refuses to correct the problem, it then becomes a long Court issue, plus possible retaliation from the landlord.
Removing black mold can be involved. The source of the mold has to be found and then corrected or the problem will keep coming back. Spraying a solution of Clorox and water will kill the visible mold but not the source.
If your landlord is giving you a hard time, then it would be in your and your baby's best interest to find another apt. His attitude will not change and there is no reason why you should have to put up with it. Best of luck to both of you mommy!

Answer 3

The landlord cannot legally evict you on the grounds that you're pregnant EVEN IF YOU SIGNED A LEASE THAT SPECIFIES NO CHILDREN OR SPECIFIES A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ALLOWED IN THE HOUSEHOLD. The landlord has no way of knowing the outcome of your pregnancy, so restrictions in the lease concerning children or the number of people allowed to live in the household don't apply to being pregnant. The landlord has no idea whether you're going to have the baby, give the baby up for adoption, have a miscarriage, or have an abortion. And even if you told him you were going to keep the baby, he still has to wait until you actually bring the baby home. But until then, you have done nothing to violate the lease.

It sounds like the landlord is trying to evict you because he doesn't want to be liable for any long term birth defects or illnesses associated with the mold problem. I would call the local housing authority to inquire about filing a complaint. Then I would call the health department and report the landlord.

Other resources: Tenant 911 (http://www.tenant911.com/) at 800-804-7820 and http://www.tenant.net/index.html

Answer 4

Here's a site where you can go for the laws in your... State... sometimes landlords do not share these laws with the tenants and more or less your left in the dark about your rights.
Every state is different in the ways they make them laws up. There's two sates in the USA that has to this day to pass laws to protect the tenants. http://www.uslandlord.com/ just go to Laws & Statutes and then pick the state you live in theres you laws up-dated at the time you go on this site.

This way its good to know you right unless, some people end up with a bad landlord because... there bluff works most of the time because of lack of knowledge of your rights.
After you have looked at your rights and theirs.
Then you know where you can go as far as taking up for yourself.
If your civil rights has been broking you can call your local...Legal Aid and they will give you the number of a Pro-Bone-O Lawyer the help you in any problems you endure.*
http://www.lawyers.com/ is a site where you can talk to a chat with an attorney live also on there site... you can get a lawyer in your home town if you wish to go that way.

Source(s):

Studied tenant laws
http://www.uslandlord.com/
http://www.lawyers.com/

Answer 5

Did they actually say "I see you are pregnant. I want you out." or did they say "Occupancy is limited to two people as the apartment is only ____ square feet per the occupancy limits of this town, so you are going to have to move" or some other good reason?

Why wuld you want to expose your baby to a black mold situation? If you can prove they rented the unit to you knowing about that defect, you may be able to sue them for moving expenses.

Answer 6

As far as I know it's only legal if there's something in your lease stating no kids or that only a certain number of people can live in the apartment. You can call a lawyer in your state and get a free initial consultation, they'll be able to give you more detailed info as well as a course of action.

Answer 7

a million. You gotta tell him because that is unfair to him, you and maximum significantly the newborn. 2. He can't kick you out 3. He can in hardship-free words visit penal complex if a). you're below age or become below age. b). He raped you. 4. If anybody stumbled on out you're pregnant (which with the aid of ways they'll) they could properly be both a) particularly chuffed, b) particularly mad or c) be mad and then experience free - all recommendations have marvel coated. 5. that is criminal if both activities consented to having sex and if no one become below age. (refer back to style 3). He can't make you do some thing you do not opt to do, ie. have a termination of the being pregnant. He can in hardship-free words kick you out of the lodging you're renting if he has a criminal reason (i.e. no longer paying employ, destroying the position etc. and in both cases he's entitled to shop the bond) and if he provides a particular volume of be conscious. don't be frightened of telling him, on the proper of the day he has a suitable to understand. If he needs a paternity attempt to coach that it is his, go ahead and do it. carry your floor, be agency, be courageous and that i shall favor you each and every of the success i can.

Answer 8

Several responses have mentioned a "no kids clause", that is totally immaterial, the unborn are not recognized by our courts as children. Generally speaking they can not kick you out for that, but GOTHIC MARTHA may be right about them fearing liability if you child has health problems. You need to speak with a good lawyer

Answer 9

Unless the lease that you signed specified no children, it's not legal at all. I'd take it up with the local housing authority if I were you. Or, if that's not an option for some reason, find a good lawyer.

Answer 10

I really doubt it, file a formal complaint with the Landlord and Tenant Act and make your case heard.