Discrimination in Fair Housing; Attorneys?

by **motega** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:31 pm

I have 3 girls, and 2 are deaf. I needed to find a rental, and I found one that I loved, but when my realtor (Century21) talked to the Better Homes agent about the home, they stated to my realtor that the landlord won't rent to me because my 2 girls are deaf, and they view them as an insurance liability. My agent explained to the BH agent that this was discrimination based on New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination and the Fair Housing Act. What are my rights? I'd like to sue, if I can, can anyone suggest a good lawyer who handles cases like this? I've worked with a Deaf lawyer who uses an interpreter in the past, he's out of Trenton.

by **gofraidh34** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:38 pm

I would consult a lawyer. sounds like you have good case to win alot of money.

by **sonny** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:41 pm

What is your goal? Do you want to sue someone or do you want to find a place to live?

If you want to pursue this house then contact your agent and insist that her Broker speak to the Broker of the Better Homes agency. A Broker to Broker conversation will probably clarify whatever misunderstanding there is about renting to you and your girls and any insurance issues.

Now, have you fairly represented your situation? If you are on Section 8 housing or some other assistance program then that landlord is under no obligation to rent to tenants under that system.

by **rolfe16** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:56 pm

He's pretty dumb is he came right out and said that. If he just did not want you as a tenant there are many other ways to go about it that are legal. He does not have to rent to you if he does not want to BUT he can not refuse to because your girls are deaf.

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