Landlord requires tenant to undergo interview process
Landlords Cannot Legally Ask Discriminatory Questions in Rental Interviews, Says Lawyer
A recent statement from lawyer Iyaz Çimen has highlighted the issue of discriminatory questions being asked during rental interviews. According to Çimen, it is illegal for landlords to ask questions that lead to arbitrary discrimination, as opposed to necessary factors, during these interviews.
While it may be understandable for landlords to want to know certain information about potential tenants, such as their income and rental history, asking questions about sensitive personal data, such as religion or race, is against the law. These factors are not essential for establishing a rental agreement and should not be used as a basis for making a decision.
Therefore, any decision made by a landlord based on discriminatory questions or criteria is considered a violation of the prohibition of discrimination, and can be penalized. It is important for landlords to keep these legal restrictions in mind when conducting rental interviews and to only ask questions that are relevant to the rental agreement.
