Privacy policy

a. The Fair Housing Act

Federal law protects renters against certain forms of discrimination. The Fair Housing Act (FHA), part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619) The FHA and Presidential Executive Orders have been amended over the years to include protections such as one against age discrimination. 

b. The Fair Credit Reporting Act

Federal law offers rights and protections when the landlord collects and uses your personal information through a credit check or more extensive tenant report, sometimes called a “background check.” The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives you the right to notice if you are turned down for a rental based upon information in a credit or tenant report. (15 U.S.C. §1681 et seq.) In addition, you have the right to receive a copy of your report and to dispute inaccurate information. A landlord who uses a credit or tenant screening report must take steps to properly dispose of the report.

c. Confidentiality

Rent Hamtramck agrees to hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and agrees not to disclose, either directly or indirectly, the Confidential Information to any third parties.