If you are denied an opportunity to rent a home or apartment—-or given false information about a rental—-because of your source of income, you are a victim of illegal housing discrimination. It is also illegal for landlords or other housing providers to treat in-place residents or their guests unfavorably because of the individual’s source of income.
Housing providers must treat all income equally, as long as the source is legal, regular, and verifiable. Sources of income can include wages earned from employment, public benefits, retirement or disability income, payments from investments or trusts, alimony, and child support.
If you believe you were discriminated against because of your source of income, file a complaint.
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