Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-5-1
Types of discrimination relating to sale or rental; conviction of illegal manufacture or distribution of controlled substance excepted
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Sec. 1. (a) A person may not refuse to sell or to rent after the making of a bona fide offer, refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin. (b) A person may not discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in providing services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling, because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin. (c) This section does not prohibit discrimination against a person because the person has been convicted under federal law or the law of any state of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-5-1 prohibits anyone involved in the sale or rental of housing from refusing to deal with, denying access to, or imposing different terms and conditions on a person because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin. The law covers the full range of housing transactions, from initial negotiations through the ongoing terms of a tenancy or sale. One explicit exception exists: the statute does not extend its protections to individuals who have been convicted under federal or state law of illegally manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-1 generally ensure that their application criteria, lease terms, pricing, and access to services and facilities are applied uniformly regardless of an applicant's or resident's race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin. Compliant operators typically document their screening criteria in writing and apply them consistently across all applicants. The statute does permit operators to consider a documented conviction for the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance as a distinct screening factor, separate from the protected classes listed in the provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-1 gives housing seekers and current residents the right to be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin in any aspect of a rental or sale transaction, including lease terms and access to services. Individuals who believe a landlord or seller has violated this provision may consider filing a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which administers the parallel federal Fair Housing Act. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help explain the range of options available under this statute.
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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