WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a groundbreaking $3 million settlement reached by two of its fair housing enforcement partners, the State of California Civil Rights Department (CRD) and Project Sentinel. The settlement resolves allegations that Vasona Management, Inc., a California property management company, and more than thirty apartment complex owners discriminated against families with children at more than forty-eight apartment complexes throughout the Bay Area by prohibiting any outdoor play activities and requiring parents to supervise children under the age of 14 in all common areas.
“Under this Administration, we are not just talking the talk on discrimination enforcement, we are taking action,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “Everyone in this country has the right to feel safe at home and we will do everything in our power to ensure individuals and families receive all the protections they are provided under the law.”
“This settlement is a victory for families everywhere and provides substantial relief for affected tenants,” said Kevin Kish, Director of the California Civil Rights Department. “Families with children are entitled to the same access, benefits, and enjoyment of their housing as all others. My office is grateful to our federal and community partners for their collaboration and commitment to ensuring all Californians have equal access to homes where they and their families can thrive.”
Under the...
In a Nutshell A warm, conversational AI style made people trust an assistant more, even when it was spreading false health information. Simply showing users a “verify this” option did almost noth...