Tenant Rights Discrimination Retaliation

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Landlords in Massachusetts cannot discriminate based on race, religion, age, sexual orientation, etc. They also cannot retaliate against tenants for exercising their legal rights, such as reporting housing violations. If a landlord refuses to renew a lease due to a tenants complaint to authorities, it may be considered illegal retaliation. Federal laws like the Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 also protect against discrimination based on disability. For personalized advice, consult a local tenants rights organization or attorney. Legal aid organizations often offer free or low-cost consultations.

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I'm in Braintree ma
Hello Gerard, here are some tenant rights concerning discrimination and retaliation in Massachusetts:
- Landlords cannot discriminate based on race, religion, age, sexual orientation, etc.
- Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for exercising their legal rights such as reporting housing violations.
For personalized advice, consider contacting a local legal aid organization.
That's why thy dont want to renew my lease because I complained to the department of municipal license and inspections and there was water intrusion I complained to the management About the issues but no answer from them so I contacted board of health on the deteriorated issues of there apartment
Hello Gerard, it sounds like a potential case of retaliation, which is illegal under Massachusetts law. You may want to consult with a local tenant's rights organization or attorney. Legal aid organizations often offer free or low-cost consultations.
I already filed a civil suit in federal court I would need to find out some of the laws that was broken and I'm a disabled low income tenant with two boys
Hello Gerard, since you've already filed a civil suit, here are some Federal laws related to your situation:
- Fair Housing Act: Prohibits housing discrimination due to disability.
- Americans with Disabilities Act: Prohibits discrimination based on disability in public accommodations.
- Section * of the Rehabilitation Act of *: Prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs.
Please consult with your attorney for detailed advice.