My sisters family and I are trying to rent a house together. we are looking at houses where there are enough rooms for everyone, yet 3 landlords have still said no to 2 families. Is this legal?
We are all credit worthy and we make 4xs the rent. We are in CA.
2007-01-23 11:22:13 · 8 answers · asked by ariasthree 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Yes, for single family homes, a rental management company CAN discriminate against multi-family or multiple singles trying to rent the home. I know because I have rented out property before, although not in California.
2007-01-23 11:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by bscoms 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are the homes you are trying to rent, privately owned? If so, yes they have the right to say no to anyone they choose. They are not bound by any law regarding renting their private home.
I do not suggest one family apply and then have all involved move in, that is a sure fire way to be evicted, which would mare your credit.
Some apartments will allow this, perhaps in some areas of the West San Fernando Valley, but even they are cracking down on renters.
I sympathize with you completely. You might want to contact Fair Housing, I believe they have a office in Van Nuys.
But really, if it is a private home you are at the mercy of the owner.
Have you guys thought about trying to purchase a home together? This might be the best option, and a good investment for you all. Look for a fixer-upper with a low down and fixed rate. You might be surprised at the fact you qualify.
It's worth a try.. It's a buyers market right now.
Good Luck
2007-01-23 11:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by Aunt Henny Penny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - It is a SINGLE family home. You could make the case that it is discrimination on some other basis, but you would really be pushing it. Your best bet is to put together a rental application packet ahead of time with a good letter outlining your situation (highlighting your good income, credit, and long history living together) and plan on applying for a lot of houses. As a landlord I am always impressed by renters who have their act together because I feel it is a good predictor of how they live their lives (less drama, more on time rent).
Find a landlord who WANTS you and you will be happier in your new home.
2007-01-23 11:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by sdmike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no law saying a landlord can't rent to two families. It the landlords choice not to rent too two families. Most landlord set a certain price for what they are renting. then add an additinal $100.00 per person that move in.
2007-01-23 11:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by yp_toby_pickering 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"What I suggest is that only one family apply. Then all move in."
Please don't do this. It's a sure-fire way to get evicted for having occupants not named on the lease.
I think most landlords are balking because they don't want to deal with a family situation where one family up and leaves after a fight, and the remaining family cannot afford the rent on their own.
If I were you, I would explain the reasoning behind your unique living situation to a prospective landlord, and allow them to see that it will work.
2007-01-23 11:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"take income?" The landlords ought to pay mortages on that sources (at larger charges than you would possibly want to because that's commercial), taxes (at larger charges than you would possibly want to because that's commercial), salaries, fix, upkeep, cope with vacancies, drunks, probable drugs, kinfolk violence, and safe practices subject matters alongside with annoying and often dishonest tenants. they ought to exhibit screen endless numbers of human beings with the help of credit/criminal tests and exhibit screen the sources oftentimes to be effective each and every thing continues to be on a good keel. in case you imagine that is basic and a effective direction to common riches lease your position out instead of promoting it. Trapped is as trapped feels. you want a roof then you surely pay lease or loan. Take your %.. no one forces you. in case you want to own a house you already achieve this stay there. you want to employ for a three hundred and sixty 5 days to purchase a clean one and performance flexibility, achieve this.
2016-12-02 23:19:53 · answer #6 · answered by minogue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends upon the number of people. What I suggest is that only one family apply. Then all move in. It's what most people will do. You are just being a bit too honest, isn't that a shame?? I'm sorry you are having this problem.
If you want to see if there is any discrimination going on contact
www.hud.gov That's what they are for.
2007-01-23 11:28:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They can say no for any reason what so ever. I can say no to you just buy the way you look (Im being serious here) they can say no for any reason and its legal.
2007-01-23 11:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋