QUESTION
Can a landlord refuse to rent to someone because they are a member of the military?
Asked on Feb 26th, 2017 on Real Estate - New York
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I was approved for an apartment in New York City and am now reviewing the online lease. One page of the lease says, "Tenant represents that Tenant is not a member of, and is not dependent on any person who is a member of any branch of military service of the United States of America or the State of New York." Clearly, as an active duty Marine, I cannot sign that page. If the landlord refuses to rent to me because of this, would this constitute illegal discrimination?
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Yes, this is illegal. If you wanted to make a scene of this, there are media outlets that would publicize this.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2017 at 11:58 AM