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What's DSS?
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The LL can rent and not rent to whomever he chooses, it's entirely upto him. this country isnt quite that PC yet!
Sorry edit: unless the reason for discrimination is under the 'protected group status', but you'd never know!
What would be a 'protected group'? anti discrimination laws apply to protect everybody, universally.0 -
What would be a 'protected group'? anti discrimination laws apply to protect everybody, universally.
If you look up the Equality Act 2010 it will tell you the protected characteristics. These are what it's illegal to discriminate against people for:
age;
disability;
gender reassignment;
marriage and civil partnership;
pregnancy and maternity;
race;
religion or belief;
sex;
sexual orientation.
The people who must abide by the act are:
Government departments
Service providers
Employers
Education providers (Schools, FHE colleges and Universities)
Providers of public functions
Associations and membership bodies
Transport providers
There's a debate as to whether private landlords are included above.Don't listen to me, I'm no expert!0 -
Mortgage and Insurance companies sometimes have a no DSS/ Benefits stipulation when they grant the mortgage, so the Landlord may have no choice in the matter.0
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