A landlord may not "target" a certain group of people by asking them for a co-signer. As long as all potential tenants are held to the same standards, the landlord may ask for a "high credit score," payment of the "last month's rent," and "positive references."
These are questions that the above text answers:
1. What are some examples of criteria a landlord may ask for when considering potential tenants?
2. Can a landlord ask for a co-signer from specific groups of people?
3. What actions by a landlord would be considered "targeting" a certain group of people?
4. Is it legal for a landlord to require payment of the last month's rent from all potential tenants?
5. Can a landlord ask for positive references from all potential tenants?
6. What are some ways a landlord can ensure they are not unfairly targeting certain groups of people?
7. Are there any restrictions on the criteria a landlord can use to evaluate potential tenants?
8. What are some examples of unfair co-signer requirements that landlords should avoid?