General Discrimination Issues Federal, state, and local laws prohibit discrimination in rental housing. The Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. State fair housing statutes protect against discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, familial status, source of income of the applicant, and d

Question A manufactured home community has an RV section. Community management is aware that the Federal Fair Housing laws apply to...

Question A mobile home park has a few spaces reserved for RVs. Many of the RV tenants are seasonal workers and usually rent a space for 4-5 months on a monthly rental agreement before moving on. Is it necessary to do background checks for such short-term tenants? Answer Even though some of your RV tenants are short-termers, I always recommend a complete tenant background check no matter how long the anticipated tenancy. As a businessperson, you have an obligation to ensure th