Cases and Settlements

California Communities End Policy Against Renting to Anyone with Criminal Record

May 17, 2018    

HUD recently announced that the owners and operators of two California communities have settled fair housing complaints alleging discrimination against prospective residents based on race and national origin.

A fair housing organization filed two complaints, alleging that its testing...

Owners and Manager of Kansas Rental Properties Sued for Sexual Harassment

February 21, 2018    

The Justice Department has sued the owners and manager of residential rental properties in Kansas for sexual harassment and retaliation against two female residents, according to a recent announcement by the Justice Department. The complaint alleges a pattern or practice of discrimination based...

California Housing Authorities Settle Disability Discrimination Claims

February 21, 2018    

HUD recently announced a settlement with two housing authorities in California to resolve allegations that they discriminated against a resident with disabilities by allegedly refusing to give her more time to find suitable housing that would accept her Section 8 housing voucher.

California Housing Authority Settles Disability Discrimination Complaint

January 25, 2018    

A California housing authority recently reached an agreement to settle a HUD complaint alleging discrimination against a resident with disabilities. Federal fair housing law prohibits housing discrimination because of a disability, including refusing to make reasonable accommodations in policies...