No DSS, No Children — UK Landlord Discrimination Rules

Plain-English guide to discrimination rules for UK landlords. Why blanket 'No DSS' or 'No children' policies are unlawful, and what affordability checks you can still do.

Can a landlord refuse tenants on benefits or with children?

No. Blanket 'No DSS' or 'No children' policies are unlawful discrimination. You can still carry out affordability and Right to Rent checks and assess each applicant individually on the evidence, but the advert and the policy behind it must not exclude a whole group.