In ad for apartment rental, can I say a female is preferred because sharing bathroom with another female? Can I ask a potential roommate what their gender is?
Asked on 7/28/19, 11:07 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
It currently appears that when advertising for a roommate who will share common space [bathroom, etc], it is still legal, even in SanFrancisco's loony rules, to specify gender. No other distinctions [race, age, religion, etc] can be made without violating fair housing laws.
Answered on 7/28/19, 1:28 pm
