My husband and I have been looking at single/studio apartments in the West LA/Santa Monica area because one bedroom aptartments are too expensive, and landlords say that they will not rent to two people. Is this legal?
2007-08-13 23:51:13 · 6 answers · asked by Kay S 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
No, it is not legal, unless the building is owner-occupied and has 4 units or less. Small owner-occupied properties are allowed some wiggle room on anti-discrimination laws but everyone else MUST comply with the law.
2007-08-14 01:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most apartment complexes will not rent to more than 1 person for a studio apartment. some might make an exception for a married couple but they are within their rights to refuse to rent to more than 1 person. maybe the apartment does not have a certifcate of occupancy for more than 1 person.
2007-08-14 01:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-08-14 00:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by Alterfemego 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may not be illegal. Most states have statutes that prohibit how many people can live in a unit...depending on its size. Check your local statutes.
2007-08-15 06:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by LILL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think bostonian is right....check The Fair Housing Act...
2007-08-14 01:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by hulahoops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like discrimination, but maybe there is a loophole there somewhere in the law.
2007-08-13 23:58:10 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋