Anti-discrimination laws that protect persons with disabilities, such as the Fair Housing Act, define the term " disability." To be protected under the law, a person's disability must fall within the law's definition. The U. S. Congress has estimated that 43 million Americans have a disability as defined by federal civil rights laws.

If tenants find themselves facing a bedbug infestation, the first step is to get tenants to realize it is not their fault or a sign of being dirty. Infestations need to be reported immediately and landlords need to take swift action. Tenants Associations can negotiate with landlords, serve as a watchdog to make sure work is done correctly and if necessary, pressure landlords exterminating pests.

The disability provisions of the Fair Housing Act, as many as local and state laws, make it illegal for landlords, sellers, real estate agents, insurers, or lenders to discriminate against the hearing impaired. The below video, created by the Disability Law Lowdown, clearly explains how fair housing laws provide for the needs of individuals with disabilities.

What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that makes it very difficult to breathe. The small and medium airways swell and fill with mucus when they come into contact with certain environmental allergens. In some cases asthma can cause death. Asthma cannot be cured but it can be controlled through medications and cleaning up your environment.

Credit reports contain information about where you live and work and your bill paying habits; it may also state whether there has been and eviction or arrest. Landlords have the right to charge for credit reports. Many landlords pay credit agencies for reports. A landlord may also track credit themselves, by contacting banks, credit card companies, and checking court files for lawsuits or bankruptcies. Either way the landlord can charge a non-refundable fee for the check.