Discrimination?

[AGTexas]

Ok so I responded to this ad on Craigslist for a room to rent. The price and location was perfect for me. I called and spoke to the lady and all went well, I then emailed her to set up a time and after she recieved my email from my yahoo account which shows my full name including my Hispanic surname. Well after that she apologized and said the room was no longer available. The next day I made a temp GMail account with a Caucasion last name, she emailed me right away and said the room was still avialable?? Is there anything I can do, obviously I don't want to live there anymore.

 

[jacksgal]

I understand your view but where is your proof this was due to race?

 

[NY_Shark]

If this woman is a private homeowner simply renting an apartment, as opposed to a "professional landlord," then she can deny an apartment for whatever reason she chooses, even if it is discriminatory. I think the standard is owner occupied with less than 4 apartments. Professional landlords are governed by the Federal Fair Housing Act, as well as Texas' cognate statute, cleverly named "Texas Fair Housing Act"

Edit: the state attorney general accepts complaints

 

[Gail_in_Georgia]

NY Shark is correct.

Attached are the guidelines for the Texas Fair Housing Act, including information of units exempt from these requirements:

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/crd/housing_fact.html

Gail

 

[AGTexas]

Thanks

Thanks for all the info! I have gotten over it now!