Do landlord’s have the right to deny occupancy because of non-violent felonies?
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Do landlord’s have the right to deny occupancy because of non-violent felonies?
If so, why?
Asked on November 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, a landlord may refuse to rent to someone due to non-violent felonies. While landlords are prohibited from refusing to rent on certain grounds, such as due to someone's race, as a general matter, they may refuse to rent to anyone they want, for any reason, including not liking or having a bad feeling about someone, or believing that a non-violent felony, such as drug use or theft, makes them a bad risk to rent to, because of the risk they will commit crimes on or about the premises.
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