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I am in Minnesota. Is it legal for me as a landlord to reject an applicant that has a felony on his record? I don't know what the felony is for yet. He called and asked if it would be a problem.
Kerri H, MN on Wednesday, September 29, 2010
RE: Applicant has felony on his record
Yes it is legal to reject an applicant based on criminal history, as criminals are not a "protected class" according to the Fair Housing Act. I would find out what the felony was though, before just rejecting the applicant outright, as they may prove a great tenant otherwise. (As a side anecdote, I was just listening to a guy the other day who makes a great living by renting his properties to rehabilitated ex-cons who are setting up a new life for themselves.)
Posted by
Ralph F, CA
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Friday, October 1, 2010
RE: Applicant has felony on his record
Thank you Brian!
Posted by
Kerri H, MN
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Friday, October 1, 2010
RE: Applicant has felony on his record
I rented a house to a parolee (DUI.) He was a great tenant right up to the time Drug Task Force raided him and the house. I will never rent to a convict again.
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