Tuesday, May 15, 2012

9th Circuit Court Upholds Right to Discriminate in Roommate Case

by Bob Hunt

"There's no place like home. In the privacy of your own home, you can take off your coat, kick off your shoes, let your guard down and be completely yourself. While we usually share our homes only with friends and family, sometimes we need to take in a stranger to help pay the rent. When that happens, can the government limit whom we choose? Specifically, do the anti-discrimination provisions of the Fair Housing Act ("FHA") extend to the selection of roommates?"

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Realty Times - 9th Circuit Court Upholds Right to Discriminate in Roommate Case