If my rental contract seems illegal based upon a few discriminatory requirements, what do I do?
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If my rental contract seems illegal based upon a few discriminatory requirements, what do I do?
The lease states that: one must be LDS and in good “worthy” standing with the LDS church; no girls can enter your room; no girls are allowed on the property after midnight or before 9 am; you cannot watch or store rated R movies on the premises; you cannot play or store rated M video games on the premises. Also, outside the contract, he has said that we cannot have our own beds, they must be provided by him! And we would be liable to replace them if something happens. And that he doesn’t care about giving notice to enter our rooms, he will just do it without permission. What do I do?
Asked on August 2, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Utah
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country one cannot discriminate in rental agreements upon religious grounds which the contract that you have written states. The landlord has some problems under the law if he or she wishes to push the restrictions that you have written about. My opinion is that those restrictive provisions are invalid and not enforceable under the law.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country one cannot discriminate in rental agreements upon religious grounds which the contract that you have written states. The landlord has some problems under the law if he or she wishes to push the restrictions that you have written about. My opinion is that those restrictive provisions are invalid and not enforceable under the law.
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