What does it mean?
The Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination in housing rental. Protected grounds include gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and age.
A landlord may not refuse housing or set unreasonable requirements based on these grounds. The Discrimination Ombudsman (DO) monitors and can take cases to court. Victims may be entitled to discrimination compensation.
Key Points
- Discrimination in rental is prohibited by law
- Protected grounds: gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, etc.
- Landlord cannot refuse housing based on protected grounds
- Discrimination Ombudsman (DO) handles complaints
- Victims can receive discrimination compensation
Practical Tip
If you suspect discrimination: document everything (emails, calls, ad texts). Report to DO or contact the Tenant Association. The burden of proof can partly fall on the landlord.
Legal Basis: Discrimination Act (2008:567)
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