National Guard veteran Joel Morgan says anti-war landlord refused to rent apartment over military service. Photo credit: Fox News
Veteran Says Anti-War Landlord Refused To Rent Apartment Due To Military Service -- Examiner
Joel Morgan, a National Guard veteran who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay, has sued a Boston landlord, claiming she refused to rent an apartment to him due to his military service, the Boston Herald reported Monday.
“It just is not going to be comfortable for us without a doubt. It probably would be better for you to look for a place that is a little bit less politically active and controversial,” the landlord reportedly said in a voicemail played for the Herald in the presence of Morgan's attorney.
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My Comment: The law is very clear .... you cannot discriminate against someone who has served in the military. A prediction .... this anti-war landlord refusal to rent is going to cost her a pretty penny when this case is resolved.