Q: If my income covers my rent can my leasing office ask how I support my children and pay bills and ask me to get more inc
A:
Generally speaking a Landlord has the right to set certain income eligibility guidelines for renting -- the LL can make sure that prospective tenants have enough income to pay the rent. A landlord might set a reasonable guideline -- for example, something like rent can be no more than 35% or 40% of monthly income.
That being said, a Landlord might not be able to turn down a prospective tenant based on SOURCE of income (if, for instance someone was paying with a Section 8 voucher instead of job-related income).
The above is not legal advice or any kind of promise to represent. You may want to contact a landlord/tenant advocacy organization and/or lawyer if you have questions about the appropriateness of Landlord rules in this state.
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