Available Sept. 1st

http://houston.craigslist.org/roo/3907365921.html

You might want to make it a little more clear that it is a multi-bedroom unit and that it appears you will be living there at the same time too.

I would take your race out of the ad. If you deny an applicant for any reason, they will sue you and point to your ad as evidence of racial discrimination.

Why does all of the lighting look like you are preparing for a romantic date instead of looking for a fellow white dude to live with?

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I would take your race out of the ad. If you deny an applicant for any reason, they will sue you and point to your ad as evidence of racial discrimination.

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For saying I'm white? But, I am white.

Swimmerbabe- You're welcome to stop by any time.

I think Chemical Toilet left his last place because the S&M room wasn't up to par. You might want to see if he is still looking for a place.

OP, based on your described lifestyle and work ethic I think Catch would be the perfect roommate for you!

NOt sure if I would consider Augusta and San Felipe the Galleria.

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NOt sure if I would consider Augusta and San Felipe the Galleria.

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not to hi-jack the OP's thread, but you would be the only one who didn't consider it the galleria...

I guess you want the thread topic to read "Uptown area" or "Galleria area" ...all the same bro

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NOt sure if I would consider Augusta and San Felipe the Galleria.

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besides the fact that its absolutely the galleria, I agree

So you guys are saying the shopping center where Zoe's is in is the galleria area? I think not..HTH

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River Oaks and the Galleria on the Map:

While the original subdivision is smaller, the areas bounded by Buffalo Bayou and Westheimer Road, Shepherd Drive and I-610 are usually considered River Oaks. The Galleria refers to the densely developed shopping, office and residential areas surrounding the mall at 5085 Westheimer Road.

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Carry on gentlemen.

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I've known that as the galleria area since I first moved here 18 years ago.

I guess Treasures isn't near the galleria area either. Oh well.

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For saying I'm white? But, I am white.

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It implies you are looking for the same. Why mention it at all? It's a protected class and anyone in real estate would advise you not to mention anything in your ad regarding protected classes, other than your sex in your case.

You can do what you want, but you're opening yourself up for a potential law suit if you deny someone.

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Didn't read the ad, but I would absolutely take any mention of race out of an ad. Housing discrimination is like throwing chum in the water for lawyers. Think of it like a job interview, would you place an ad saying that someone would be working with a white man? The only time someone should go near race would be the phrase "minority owned business".

oh, lawd!

Or leave it in and say, "I'm clean."

[Vague reference to Swingers when they're playing play station NHL and the delivery guy comes to the door.]

Edit: Nevermind. You said it!

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bumpity bump

Serious Question (not to hi-jack, but since it's been mentioned several times above): You live there and are white, so why can't you only seek a white tenant? That's your personal preference in your personal residence. Sure, I can see how apartments who lease an entire space to someone cannot discriminate. But, if the landlord is SHARING the space, I think he/she could pick a roommate based on whatever criteria he/she wanted to (race, sex, blah blah, etc.).

HUD prohibits not renting to an individual based on race.

For reference:

http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/promotingfh/928-1.pdf

http://www.hrfh.org/housing_discrimination.html

Er'body learnin'.

I'm white, work in the area. Need a place to meet girlfriends during the day and early
evenings. Is that cool?

Sure, man.

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Didn't read the ad, but I would absolutely take any mention of race out of an ad. Housing discrimination is like throwing chum in the water for lawyers.

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Yeah, just throw in some subtle clues, like "Allergic to Menthol cigarettes and unprotected sex." "Closer to The Mens Club than Onyx."

"Not equipped for monthly visitations from illegitimate children."

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Maybe he just needs a roommate swimmer******?

Is the room still available?

[Clean up your act or expect to get flushed. -- Staff]

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crod, i have a 3bed/3bath in midtown with one slot available.

Is getting flushed the same thing as getting banned?

Nice staff

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Serious Question (not to hi-jack, but since it's been mentioned several times above): You live there and are white, so why can't you only seek a white tenant? That's your personal preference in your personal residence. Sure, I can see how apartments who lease an entire space to someone cannot discriminate. But, if the landlord is SHARING the space, I think he/she could pick a roommate based on whatever criteria he/she wanted to (race, sex, blah blah, etc.).

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that's a serious question???

wow

Progressives

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crod, i have a 3bed/3bath in midtown with one slot available.

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Can you send me more info? Email is user name @ gmail.com

Under FEHA, discrimination does not include:

Refusal to rent or lease a portion of an owner-occupied single-family house to a person as a roomer or boarder living within the household, provided that no more than one roomer or boarder is to live within the household, and the owner complies with that section of FEHA which prohibits discriminatory notices, statements, and advertisements.

The use of words stating or tending to imply that the housing being advertised is available only to persons of one sex, but only where the sharing of living areas in a single dwelling unit is involved.