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A landlord client asks the listing salesperson to turn away rental applicants with young children because an older couple lives below the unit. The landlord does not live in the building. What should the salesperson do?

Correct Answer

B) Refuse, because family status is a protected ground in housing

Section 2(1) of the Human Rights Code gives every person a right to equal treatment in the occupancy of accommodation without discrimination because of family status, among other grounds. Section 6 of the TRESA Code of Ethics (O. Reg. 365/22) bars a registrant from treating anyone in a way that would contravene the Human Rights Code.

Answer Options
A
Comply, since landlords may choose tenants for any reason at all
B
Refuse, because family status is a protected ground in housing
C
Comply, but keep the reason out of the listing
D
Refuse only if the building has more than three rental units

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Human Rights Codefamily statusCode of Ethics section 6tenant screening
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