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Illegal immigration is a touchy and politically charged subject. It’s also an issue that many landlords in America need to address on a daily basis. There are approximately 11.5 million undocumented aliens living in this country, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Because the vast majority of these people don’t own a home, they must look to the rental market for their housing. So, landlords need to be aware of the legal implications of leasing to them.

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We explain the current laws governing a landlord’s right to deny housing to people based on their marital status, including unmarried couples. Then we give eight rules to help you avoid committing marital status discrimination in the parts of the country where it’s prohibited.

We explain practical measures you can take in light of five emerging trends.

Cases from the past year offer six important lessons.

As war grips the Middle East, take steps to keep the peace at your property.

Litigation in this area is fast growing—and very costly.

Can you tell which of our 13 security policies are legal and which are discriminatory?

You don’t have to be a bigot to commit illegal discrimination.

If you’re among the many landlords with lead paint problems, you face some difficult choices.

We present scenarios based on actual cases. Your job: Spot the fair housing mistake.

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