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The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on familial status, which generally protects households with children under the age of 18.

Under the settlement, the housing providers agreed to pay $30,000 to the family, implement a fair housing policy, and complete fair housing training.

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The case is a reminder that rental screening policies and practices can create significant barriers for people seeking housing.

Under the settlement, Brooklyn High Rise must change its tenant-screening practices, provide fair housing training to staff, and pay $352,250 in penalties and restitution.

The company was also found to have collected “good faith” deposits from applicants that, in some cases, were not returned.

The New York Attorney General reached a settlement with Brooklyn High Rise LLC after an investigation found that the company denied housing to 203 applicants based on prior housing court records.

A recent settlement in New York highlights concerns about how tenant screening practices can affect access to housing.

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The consent order also permanently bars two of the defendants from directly managing residential rental properties and requires independent property management, fair housing training, and anti-discrimination policies.

The case alleged conduct including demands for sexual favors in exchange for housing benefits, unwanted sexual contact and comments, unauthorized entry into tenants’ homes, and retaliation against those who rejected advances.

The property owners agreed to pay $960,000 in damages to 19 tenants and prospective tenants and a $40,000 civil penalty.

A federal consent order has resolved a Fair Housing Act lawsuit involving allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against female tenants and prospective tenants in Susanville, California.

If you are interested in becoming a fair housing tester, contact us at [email protected].

You do not need to be a lawyer or a housing expert to make a difference. Fair housing testers are trained, supported, and given clear instructions. You can help ensure that everyone has a fair chance to find a safe and stable place to call home.

Fair housing testing helps uncover barriers that may otherwise go unseen — whether based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or other protected status under fair housing laws.

One way community members can help protect that promise is by partnering with PSLS as a fair housing tester. Testers play an important role in identifying housing discrimination by helping document how renters, buyers, and home seekers are treated in the housing market.

During July, as we reflect on 250 years of American independence, we are reminded that the promise of freedom must include fair housing access for everyone.

As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we recommit to expanding access to justice, removing barriers, and ensuring that fair housing is not just a law, but a lived reality for all.