Landlord Discrimination Legal Steps

Summary

Landlords must provide services as per lease agreements, and discrimination based on gender is illegal. Document denied services, file formal complaints, and contact the human rights commissions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware for assistance.

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Hey there! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I am trisha
Hi Trisha! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
it seems my landlord is denying services covered in my monthly fees and rent because I am a single woman. How do I proceed?
Hi Trisha! In New York, landlords are required to provide services covered in your lease agreement. Discrimination based on gender is illegal. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document the services being denied.
- Write a formal complaint to your landlord.
- Contact the New York State Division of Human Rights.
Do you need help with the next steps or more details on any of these?
oh I am not in new york I am in pennsylvania
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Hi Trisha! Since you are in Pennsylvania, your landlord's discrimination and denial of services can be addressed under state laws. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document the services being denied.
- Write a formal complaint to your landlord.
- Contact the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC).
Would you like more details or assistance with any of these steps?
It seems the same thing has happend at my last * landlords in new jersey and delaware too.
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Hi Trisha! To assist you better, could you tell me a bit more about the services that are being denied by your landlord?
parking, storage, and landscaping
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Hi Trisha! I'm sorry to hear about your experiences. Based on your description, it sounds like a pattern of discrimination. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document each instance of denied services.
- Write formal complaints to each landlord.
- Contact the human rights commissions in each state (New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania).
Would you like more specific guidance on any of these steps?