United States v. Appleby (W.D. Wash.)
On September 6, 2017, the parties entered a $95,000 settlement agreement resolving United States v. Appleby (W.D. Wash.). The pattern or practice/election complaint, which was filed on March 3, 2017, alleged that the property manager and owners of rental properties in Edmonds, Washington, discriminated on the basis of familial status in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The complaint alleged the defendants denied apartment units to prospective tenants with children and made written statements that their apartment properties were “adult” buildings. The settlement provides for $35,000 for complainants, $35,000 for additional aggrieved persons, and a $25,000 civil money penalty, as well as injunctive relief. 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.
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