I’ve seen neighborhoods that advertise as “active adult living” and are 55+ only. Given that age is a protected class, how can that do that? How is that not the same as an “active white living” community that bans other races?
You can’t discriminate against old people. You can discriminate against young people.
Old age (40+)is the protected class, not young age.
Sequentialsilence@lemmy.world 2 months ago
The fair housing act doesn’t stop age discrimination, it protects “familial status” meaning they can’t discriminate based on a family having children, or being in a gay or lesbian relationship. It does have three exceptions to the law and they all center around senior communities.
ickplant@lemmy.world 2 months ago
My guess for 62 is because that’s the earliest you can start receiving your social security.
Source
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 2 months ago
This makes sense. If funds are allocated to housing the elderly, you could lose your funding if you just let anyone in.
ramble81@lemm.ee 2 months ago
Federal assistance makes sense. The communities in referring to definitely don’t need assistance