Had put a Zillow listing. A person (old retired lady) saw the property. When she filled the application she had 500s credit score, was negotiating on rent and delayed the application, did not submit income sources. In the meanwhile, we lost the other applicant while waiting on her and also changed our plan to not rent this house but instead rent our other house. Now this tenant is disgruntled and emailing us every week on how we went anti fair housing law on her as old disabled lady. (Contd..

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Today, after 10 days, she sent a very long email with 7 paragraphs of specifics (many made up, incorrect allegations), but seems like she is building some evidence against me. Is someone aware what are her rights, and do I expect a lawsuit coming my way?

Depends on what state you are in. You may want to look up the fair housing laws both federally and in your state.

Also, I think most attorneys would tell you not to respond any further with her.

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Am in Bay Area.

Did you state a minimum credit score on the application/posting?

Then you shouldn’t have a problem. She clearly did not meet one of your strict criteria. Also, if you don’t own more than a certain number of units, so fair housing laws don’t apply to you (although I can’t speak to California law).

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