Tex. Landlords and property developers must take reasonable steps to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities, and homeowners' associations must make reasonable accommodations for vulnerable groups. Fla.), United States v. Epcon Communities, LLC (S.D. injury or physical sickness are treated the same as proceeds received for Personal physical injuries or physical sickness above. Our complaint asserted that individuals applying for an ANB/UNOCAL MasterCard through the bank's Spanish-language application were processed through a separate approval system, which utilized a credit scoring system that required higher scores than those required for English-language applicants. ), United States v. Canal Street Apartments (D. Idaho), United States v. Candlelight Manor Condominium Association (W.D. ), United States v. The Valley Club of Huntingdon Valley (E.D. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the defendant encouraged prospective white renters to consider residing at Mere's Park and discouraged African Americans from residing there by, for example, referring African Americans to another mobile home and RV park, making discouraging comments about units that were available for rent, and failing to provide African Americans complete and accurate information about available units and lots. The complaint, filed February 19, 2003, alleged that Beaudet subjected female tenants to severe, pervasive, and unwelcome sexual harassment. On March 12, 2020, the United States filed an election complaint in United States v. Dorchester Owners Association (E.D. Cal.). Mass. Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance. The case was referred to the Division after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) received a complaint, conducted an investigation and issued a charge of discrimination. Cal. The residents contend, among other things, that the county erred in treating the mosque as a religious institution without inquiring into whether Islam is an ideology rather than a religion, and without inquiring into whether terrorist and other illegal activities would be undertaken at the site. In the case, the plaintiffs allege that Facebook uses its data collection and advertising tools to segregate users of the platform into different groups by race and national origin. On September 27, 2018, the United States filed a complaint and entered into a settlement agreement in United States v. United Communities, LLC (D. N.J.). Home Plaintiff-intervenor Idaho Human Rights Commission joined in the United States' allegations and is a party to the consent order. The complaint also alleged that the landlord claimed damages to the property that were far in excess of what could appropriately be charged to the tenant. Cal.). Fla.), a Fair Housing Act pattern or practice case developed by the Division's Fair Housing Testing Program. 83 (1981), without reference to more recent discrimination cases or the two more recent versions of Schwemm's work. The settlement agreement requires defendants to retrofit the three buildings to make them accessible, pay $10,000 in damages to the complainant, the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance, adopt a nondiscrimination policy, and attend training on the Fair Housing Act. ), United States v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (N.D. Ga.). La. United States v. Cherrywood & Associates, LP (D. Idaho), United States v. Chevy Chase Bank (D.D.C. Cal.). Ohio). Iowa), United States v. Murphy Development, LLC (M.D. The United States Navy referred this matter to the Department of Justice. The original complaint, filed on December 23, 2010, alleged that the defendants engaged in a pattern or practice of sexual harassment in housing at properties that they own and operate in and around Toledo, Ohio in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The case was referred to the Division after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) received two complaints from former tenants, conducted an investigation, and issued a charge of discrimination. Nevertheless, housing discrimination remains persistent and Title VIII is a mere stopgap measure for a social issue that seems intractable. Sadly, landlords and house owners causing potential tenants physical and emotional harm in housing discrimination cases is common. Discrimination of this kind can also lead to segregation and concentrated poverty, harming entire communities. The complaint, which was filed on September 28, 2016, alleged that the owner and operator of the Houston-based sports bar 360 Midtown (formerly d/b/a Gaslamp) implemented discriminatory admission practices to discourage and/or deny African American, Hispanic and Asian-American prospective patrons entrance. Va.), United States v. Choice Property Consultants, Inc. (D. On June 2, 2017, the United States and the defendants entered into a settlementagreement resolving United States v. Pritchard (D. Kan.), a HUD election case alleging the owners and operators of a rental apartment complex in Wichita, Kansas violated the Fair Housing Act on the basis of familial status. Just like there is age discrimination in the workplace, housing discriminates against certain age groups, as well. Mich.). Mich.). FindLaw.com Free, trusted legal information for consumers and legal professionals, SuperLawyers.com Directory of U.S. attorneys with the exclusive Super Lawyers rating, Abogado.com The #1 Spanish-language legal website for consumers, LawInfo.com Nationwide attorney directory and legal consumer resources. The complaint further alleged that the County discriminated against the ICC based on religion. Cal. The decree also requires the defendants to pay $15,000 in civil penalties and contributions to a fund to further housing opportunities for persons with disabilities. (S.D.N.Y. The court keeps the churchs requests for damages and declaratory relief, however, and orders that the private parties work the issue of damages out amongst themselves. Hope Lutheran Church v. City of St. Ignace (W.D. Md. The consent order, provides for monetary relief in the amount of $106,500 to compensate seven aggrieved persons, and a $13,500 civil penalty. The court also held that Springfield, by maintaining and enforcing this ordinance, denied rights under the FHA to a group of persons and that the availability of community-based housing for persons with disabilities is most assuredly an issue of general public importance. The court further held that Springfield violated the FHA by refusing to make a reasonable accommodation for a group home with three residents with intellectual and physical disabilities. The complaint, which was filed in December 2016, and was subsequently amended, alleges that the owner and operator of an apartment complex refused to make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to keep an assistance animal in his home. The complaint involves Adam Community Centers (Adam) efforts to establish an Islamic place of worship in Troy at a building previously used as a restaurant and banquet hall. ), United States v. Pecan Terrace (W.D. ), a case alleging that Quicken Loans discriminated against borrowers with disabilities by requiring that they provide a letter from a doctor as a condition of their loans. ), United States v. Enclave Development, L.L.C. Wash.). United States v. Hawaii Student Suites, Inc. (D. The complaint alleges that Prashad sexually harassed female tenants of rental properties he owned, either individually or through LLCs. Document Number Case Name Order Date Issued; 05-89-0306-1: Sec. ), United States v. Evergreen Bank Group (N.D. Ill.), United States v. Equity Residential (S.D.N.Y.) the Fair Housing Act (FHA . On June 16, 2017, the parties entered into a settlement agreement in United States v. Crowe (M.D. Wash.), United States v. Sunburst Mobile Home Village, Inc. (D. N.M.), United States v. Sunrise Villas LLC (E.D.N.Y. The case was referred to the Division after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) received a complaint, conducted an investigation, and issued a charge of discrimination. It also alleged that the Housing Authority failed to meet its communitys need for accessible units many years after federal regulations and a voluntary compliance agreement with HUD required it to do so. United States v. Rathbone Retirement Community, Inc. (S.D. Cal. Pleasant (M.D. Privacy policy | 42 USC 1981a (c). (E.D. HUD v. Sams, 2A Fair Housing-Fair Lending (Aspen) 25,069, HUDALJ No. United States v. Envoy Apartments Association, Inc. (S.D. (E.D. The court also rejected the defendants' argument that a more subjective standard for accessibility should control. Pa.), Estes. The case was referred to the Division after the Department of Housing and Urban Development received a complaint, conducted an investigation, and issued a charge of discrimination.. United States v. Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (S.D.N.Y. Under the terms of the consent decree, the defendants will retrofit the 283 units and common areas to make them accessible to persons with disabilities, pay damages of $30,000 to Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, pay $50,000 to compensate tenants who have been harmed by the lack of the accessible features at the complex, and pay a $13,600 civil penalty to the United States. ), United States v. Quality Built Construction, Inc. The case was primarily handled by the United States Attorneys Office. Respondent Danielian will conduct annual in-house training for a period of three years to its employees involved in the design of multi-family dwellings. United States v. Highland Management Group, Inc. (D. Minn.). Tenn.), United States v. Maldonado d/b/a Midway Mobile Home Park (D. Kan.), United States v. Mammarrapallil (N.D. Ill.), United States v. Martin Family Trust (N.D. USAA's injunction lawsuit alleged that federal banking law preempts state agencies, including PHRC, which enforce state laws prohibiting lending discrimination from investigating a federally chartered bank. Ohio), United States v. Fifth Third Mortgage (M.D. Fla.), United States v. Triple H. Realty (D. N.J.), United States v. The City of Troy (E.D. Discrimination in housing is the illegal practice of treating people differently based on their protected class when renting, selling, financing, or advertising housing. The settlement agreement requires the defendants to pay $52,500 in damages to the complainants, participate in Fair Housing Act training, adopt a reasonable modification and accommodation policy, and engage in reporting and record keeping for four years. For an overview of your options, see the . Mich.). The agreement requires accessibility improvements to the apartment units and the complexes' common areas. ), United States v. AIG Federal Savings Bank and Wilmington Finance, Inc. (D. ), United States v. City of Lilburn (N.D. Ga.), United States v. City of Lomita (C.D. The Village shall implement a comprehensive Redevelopment Plan for affordable, multi-family, owner-occupied housing. The complaint alleges that the Ramapough sought to worship communally and erect religious structures, including a sweat lodge and prayer circle, on their land, but that the Township tried to bar the tribe's worship practices by rescinding a zoning permit that authorized religious worship, limiting the number of people permitted on the property to worship, demanding the removal of structures central to the Ramapoughs worship, issuing large fines, and initiating civil and criminal enforcement proceedings. Under the terms of the consent decree, the defendants, Douglas Waterbury, his business partner, and two related entities, E&A Management Co., and Ontario Realty, Inc., will be obligated to pay $850,000 in damages and civil penalties. The complaint alleges that the DOA discriminated on the basis of disability by failing to grant a reasonable accommodation to its no-pets policy to a HUD complainant, and alleges that DOA engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination and/or a denial of rights against a group of persons for adopting a discriminatory policy and refusing to grant reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities who need assistance animals. On December 27, 2012, the court entered a consent order in United States v. French (E.D. As under FEHA, Unruh allows recovery of actual damages, emotional distress damages, and discretionary attorney fees. For employers with 101-200 employees, the limit is $100,000. The Division's complaint, filed on September 1, 2005, alleged that the defendants refused to rent an apartment to a woman and her ten year old daughter, implemented rental practices that discriminated based on familial status, and made discriminatory statements. The complaint, which was filed on January 29, 2020, alleged that a landlord in Brookline, Massachusetts refused to return an overpayment of rent and delayed the return of a servicemembers security after he properly terminated his lease under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Specifically, the complaint alleged that the defendants violated 42 U.S.C. On March 16, 2010, the case settled before the court ruled on the issue raised inthe United Statesamicus brief. United States v. Village of Suffern (S.D.N.Y. The complaint, which was filed on November 28, 2017, alleged the City discriminated on the basis of disability. ), United States v. Montagne Development, Inc. (D. Gender-based housing discrimination victims may have more difficulty finding suitable housing, which can lead to financial insecurity and devastating health consequences. The complaint alleges that Bank of America discriminated on the basis of disability, in violation of the FHA, through implementation of a policy that prohibited the issuance of mortgage loans to adults who had legal guardians or conservators. No. A small claims case is also a civil lawsuit. Va.). The consent order has a term of three years. United States v. Lexington Village Apartments and Hillcrest Village (D. N.J.), United States v. Little Rock Planning Commission (E.D. Discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation is another persistent form of discrimination related to housing. Equal Employment Opportunity Contact us. ), United States v. Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc., d/b/a Harbor's Edge (E.D. United States v. Gentle Manor Estates, LLC (N.D. United States v. United Tows LLC (N.D. In our amicus brief in support of plaintiffs 'opposition to defendant's motion for summary judgment, we argue that a lender has a non-delegable duty to comply with ECOA, and, thus, is liable under ECOA for discriminatory pricing in loans that it approves and funds. Mich.), a case under the federal Fair Housing Act alleging sexual harassment of female tenants. On December 15, 2015, the court entered a partial consent decree in United States v. Southwind Village, LLC (M.D. In the event that any current residents have to be relocated during the term of their tenancy or that any prospective residents have their move-in dates delayed because of the retrofits, the decree provides for the payment of reasonable relocation or housing expenses and $750 in the event of any such relocation or delay. (C.D. ), in support of the Congregation's motion for summary judgment in this Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) suit. ), Tony Roque v. Seattle Housing Authority (W.D. The principal violations at the properties include, among other things, a lack of accessible routes to many covered units and public and common use areas due to steps, the absence of curb cuts, vertical level changes, and steep running and cross slopes; a lack of accessible routes into and through the dwelling units due to high thresholds, narrow passage ways, and narrow doors; and adaptive design violations in the bathrooms and kitchens. Auth. On December 13, 2006, the court entered a consent decree in United States v. Village of South Elgin (N.D. Ill.). The complaint, which was filed on September 30, 2015, alleged that Allan Rappuhn and his affiliated entities were involved in the design and construction of 71 multifamily housing developments with approximately 4,090 total units and 2,717 FHA-covered units located in Alabama (36 properties), Georgia (25), North Carolina (nine), and Tennessee (one). On April 1, 2013, the Division filed a statement of interest in Gomez v. Quicken Loans (C.D. Miss. Enterprises, Inc. ("Aristocrat") (E.D. ), United States v. Deposit Guaranty National Bank (N.D. United States v. Centier Bank (N.D. The Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Western District of Oklahoma are handling this case jointly. United States v. American Honda Finance Corporation (C.D. United States v. Bedford Development LLC (S.D.N.Y.). The complaint, filed on November 14, 2004, alleged Pettinaro Construction Company, Inc.; Architecture Plus, P.A. On January 18, 2005, the court entered a consent decree in United States & Bitton v. Altmayer (N.D. Ill.). Victor M. Goode & Conrad Johnson, On September 12, 2017, the United States Attorneys Office entered into a settlement agreement resolving United States & Poeschel v. Garden Grove, LLC (D. Minn.). Housing discrimination is illegal under federal law via the Fair Housing Act of 1968 (FHA). United States v. Aero Owners, Inc. On October 6, 2021, the court entered a consent order in United States v. The consent order requires that the defendants adopt new repossession policies, pay one servicemember $30,000, and pay a $50,000 civil penalty to the United States. On April 28, 2011, the United States filed a Statement of Interest in Congregation Etz Chaim v. City of Los Angeles (C.D. The most obvious form of religion-based discrimination is when a landlord informs prospective tenants that a specific apartment is unavailable because the landlord does not want to rent to people of a particular religion. ), the majority upholds the authority of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (Commission) to award compensatory damages for emotional distress to housing discrimination victims. Mass.). Fla.), United States v. Patel d/b/a Econo Lodge (S.D. Ill.), United States v. First United Bank (N.D. On September 1,2016, the court entered a consent decree in United States v. Parkside East, Inc. (E.D. Ky.), United States v. Andrian-Zeminides Architects, Ltd. (N.D. Ill.), United States v. Apartment and Home Hunters, Inc. (E.D. ), United States v. Miller-Valentine Operations (S.D. The auctioned belongings included the Technical Sergeants military gear and mementos that had belonged to his cousin who was killed in action while serving in the military, his grandfathers military service medals, a dresser that was handmade by his great-grandfather, and his personal photographs. CFC filed a motion for a preliminary injunction asking the court to find that the Villages zoning law facially violates RLUIPAs equal terms provision, which the Village opposed, arguing that it had legitimate zoning goals, such as promoting commercial enterprise in the C-1 district and the impact of New Yorks law limiting the distance between churches and liquor-serving establishments, to bar CFC from operating in the C-1 district. Fla.), United States v. Satyam, L.L.C. ), United States v. Ridge Way Management (N.D. Ohio). Tenn.). The following are indicators of discriminatory housing practices that are all too common in housing sales and rentals: Owners of private property can legally refuse to sell or rent to anyone for any reason under Fair Housing laws. Mich.), United States v. Van Raden Properties, Inc. (D. Minn.), United States v. Village of Addison (N.D. Ill.). Cal. Pa.), United States v. Park City Communities (f.k.a. On July 29, 2002, the court entered a consent order resolving United States v. Madsen (D. Idaho), a Fair Housing Act election case. Tenn.), Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council v. Gundacker Real Estate, Co. (E.D. United States v. Town of Lake Hunting and Fishing Club (C.D. On March 8, 1999, with the court entered a consent order in United States v. Pinewood Associates (D. Nev.). Fla.), United States v. Foxcroft Partnership (N.D. Ill.), United States v. Fox Point at Redstone Ass'n, Inc. (D. Utah), United States v. Freeway Club (N.D. Ala.). United States v. PHH Mortgage Corp. (D. N.J.). Recent New York appellate decisions will impact municipal tort litigation. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will pay a total of $226,000, including, $151,000 to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County, whose complaint led to the initiation of the litigation; at least $65,000 to install children's play equipment at six of their apartment complexes; and, $10,000 in civil penalties. Accessibility Statement. The consent order provides for injunctive relief and monetary damages for the HUD complainant. United States v. Heritage Senior Living, LLC(E.D. Md.). Co., 218 F.3d 481, 486 (5th Cir. Tex. The defendants will also provide a $75,000 fund to compensate aggrieved persons. ), United States v. Housing Authority for the City of Eastman, Georgia (S.D. Fair housing is a civil right protected by the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Ga.), United States v. City of Chicago Heights (N.D. Ill.), United States v. City and County of Honolulu (D. The cost is just $25.00. Research has found that the experience of discriminationwhen perceived as suchcan lead to a cascade of stress-related emotional, physical, and behavioral changes. violated the Fair Housing Act on the basis of disability by failing to design and construct the Sutton Manor condominium building in Mount Kisco, New York with the accessibility features required by the Act. ), United States v. Christensen (E.D. The parties executed a settlement agreement on June 29 to resolve this lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Attorneys Office on January 18, 2017, alleging that a housing cooperative and management company discriminated against an individual with disabilities when it refused a reasonable accommodation to allow him to purchase a coop unit at Thompkins Manor using a special needs trust. Search, Browse Law (E.D.N.C.). Our amicus brief was submitted in connection with plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction. Iowa). What are the characteristics of housing discrimination? 968, Emotional Harm in Housing Discrimination Cases: A New Look at a Lingering Problem, Victor M. Goode On February 25, 2019, the United States Attorneys Office filed a complaint in United States v. Bruno (D. Conn.), a Fair Housing Act pattern or practice case alleging that Defendant Richard Bruno sexually harassed female tenants and applicants at several properties in and around New London, Connecticut. ), The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas v. The City of Mission Woods, Kansas (D. Kan.), Sailak, LLC v. Forsyth County, Georgia (N.D. Ga.), Sherman Avenue Tenants' Association v. District of Columbia (D.D.C. On August 13, 2019, the court entered a consent order resolving United States v. Dyersburg Apartments, Ltd. (W.D. Wash.). On November 23, 2017, the United States Attorneys Office entered into a. , which was filed on August 28, 2015, alleges that the owners and manager of an eight-unit apartment complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota violated the Fair Housing Act on the basis of disability by refusing to allow a tenant to return from a nursing facility to his unit if he was using a wheelchair because it could damage the carpet. On December 6, 2019, the court entered a consent order in United States v. TFT Galveston Portfolio LTD and James W. Gartrell, Jr. (S.D. . The fact that people with disabilities face discrimination in the housing market, and that health care services available to them are often inadequate, speaks volumes about the necessary changes that must be implemented. Pa.). Under the terms of the settlement agreement the defendants must pay a total of $125,000, including compensatory damages and attorneys fees to the complainant and civil penalties to the United States. ), United States v. Glenwood Management Corp. Discrimination complaints can be filed with the HUD based on this act or with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) based on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). The consent decree requires the defendants to: adopt uniform, non-discriminatory standards, policies and procedures; provide training for employees on the requirements of the Fair Housing Act; maintain records and submit bi-annual reports to the Division, and pay a $9,000 civil penalty. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 14, 1992. Over the course of a six day trial, the United States presented evidence that Glenn Johnson, the property manager, subjected six women to severe and pervasive sexual harassment, ranging from unwelcome sexual comments and sexual advances, to requiring sexual favors in exchange for their tenancy. The settlement agreement requires BMW FS to pay $2,165,518.84 to 492 servicemembers and $60,788 to the United States Treasury. ), United States v. Dyersburg Apartments, Ltd. 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