[blindlaw] Question About Rental Discrimination

[WB]

I am aware that it could be a violation.  I think I should have been a bit
clearer in my previous post.

What I am specifically asking for guidance with is what questions should I
ask myself to determine if this is something to look into.

A point of clarification:  The landlord specifically said that he would have
to think about it because if something happened because I was blind, he
would feel bad.  I mistakenly left that out.  

I am viewing this just as an employer, many of which have not dealt with a
blind employee, have certain things they can and cannot ask, do the same
protections extend to this arena.

This is more of what I am seeking an answer for.    Thanks for any
assistance.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net
Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 12:42 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question About Rental Discrimination

There are many private landlords that have never dealt with a blind tenant 
or a blind person for that matter and are in awe that a blind person can do 
anything independently. Just because he asks questions about your ability to

function in certain situations is not cause in itself for discrimination. On

the other hand however it is not good practice for a landlord to ask such 
questions and if he does not rent to you in the future it could constitute a

violation of the U.S. Fair Housing Act.
Chuck

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WB" <mruniverse08 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 9:18 AM
Subject: [blindlaw] Question About Rental Discrimination


> Good morning and happy Saturday to all.
>
>
>
> I recently spoke with a gentleman who owns duplexes for rent.  When we
> talked about my renting one, he only asked me about how I could live alone
> while being blind.  He also asked, "If there is a fire, how will you get
> out?"  "Why do you live alone?"
>
>
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> There were absolutely no questions about my rental history, income, etc.
>
>
>
> Needless to say, he told me to call him back in a couple days.  He has not
> returned my call.  I understand that this is his property to rent as he
> chooses, but does this smell like rental discrimination?  Any suggestions 
> as
> to how I should proceed?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
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