Landlord-Tenant Law
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Discrimination
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Discrimination
Discrimination by landlords
Landlords cannot refuse to sell, rent, sublease or otherwise make housing available based on a renter's race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.
Landlords also cannot charge some individuals higher rent or falsely state that housing is not available for discriminatory reasons. However, there are some exceptions to these rules.
If you believe you have been a victim of housing discrimination, contact one of these agencies:
- Missouri Human Rights Commission
Jefferson City area: 573-751-3325
St. Louis area: 314-340-7590 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Discrimination Hotline: 800-669-9777 - Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council
For residents of St. Louis city, and St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson counties: 314-534-5800 or 800-555-3951
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