Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-1-2
Discriminatory act committed because of familial status
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Sec. 2. Under this article, a discriminatory act is committed because of familial status if the act is committed because the person who is the subject of discrimination is: (1) pregnant; (2) domiciled with an individual younger than eighteen (18) years of age in regard to whom the person: (A) is the parent or legal custodian; or (B) has the written permission of the parent or legal custodian for domicile with that person; or (3) in the process of obtaining legal custody of an individual younger than 18 years of age.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-1-2 defines when housing discrimination is considered to be "because of familial status" under Indiana's civil rights law. The rule covers three situations: when the targeted person is pregnant, when they live with a minor child as a parent, legal custodian, or with written parental permission, or when they are in the process of obtaining legal custody of a minor. Any adverse housing action taken against someone for any of these reasons qualifies as discrimination based on familial status under this article.
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Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-1-2, property owners and managers are expected to treat applicants and residents who are pregnant, living with minor children, or pursuing legal custody of a minor the same as any other applicant or resident. Compliant operators generally avoid screening criteria, lease terms, or occupancy policies that single out or disadvantage individuals in these protected categories. Reviewing rental policies and advertising practices against the categories defined in § 22-9.5-1-2 is a common step operators take to maintain compliance with Indiana's fair housing requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-1-2 establishes that tenants or applicants who are pregnant, living with a minor child, or in the process of obtaining legal custody of a minor are protected from housing discrimination based on familial status. If a landlord denies housing, imposes different terms, or takes other adverse action that appears connected to one of these circumstances, that conduct may constitute a violation under this article. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with fair housing law to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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