Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
Police records
Is it legal to refuse to rent to someone who has submitted a police report at your request and there are 2 felony convictions and 3 pages of assaults, resisting arrests, pit bulls at large, and menacing charges?
Asked on 10/19/02, 10:46 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Burke
Law Office of Joseph T. Burke
Re: Police records
As long as you do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, and sexual orientation, you are permitted to deny a rental application based on a background check.
Answered on 10/21/02, 9:03 am
David Weilbacher, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Re: Police records
Absolutely.
Answered on 10/19/02, 12:20 pm