Question:

I have run into difficulty in the past due to my own negligence in vetting and selecting tenants. I want to be as thorough as possible – would it be discriminatory for me to ask a prospective tenant if they had a criminal record?

Response:

This question was emailed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and they outlined the specific grounds for discrimination covered by the Act (The Equal Status Acts (2000-2015)).

Asking a prospective tenant if they have a criminal record is not contained in the grounds that are classed as discriminatory.

For more information on Discrimination please click HERE

 

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