Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Missouri

Can they refuse to rent to me because of the appearance of my car?

I finally found an apartment I loved in every wat - even price! But then I was told that they would inspect my car and if it had any dents or rust spots, I would be required to get them repaired if I were going to live there. Their reason was that it is an "upscale complex" and they wanted to "keep it that way." Can they refuse to rent to me based on the appearance of my car, which has no bearing on my ability to be a respectful and responsible tenant?


Asked on 4/17/98, 11:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Hugh Wood Wood & Meredith

Economic Checks for Apt.

For the appropriate answer ask a MO attorney.

Apts may discriminate based on $. Your car is evidence of who you are and how you live. Its not discrim. They can do it. Sorry.

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Answered on 5/04/98, 11:33 pm
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Landlords can discriminate against cars

A landlord can't discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, marital status, orother "suspect categories." However, they can discriminate because they don't likethe looks of your car.

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Answered on 5/05/98, 10:27 pm


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