United States v. Carmer (D. Or.)

On December 8, 2020, the United States Attorney’s Office executed an out-of-court settlement agreement in United States v. Carmer (D. Or.).  The complaint, which was filed on August 20, 2020, alleges that the owner of a single-family home in Florence, Oregon violated the Fair Housing Act on the basis of familial status by refusing to rent the home to a woman because she would be living with her four foster grandchildren.  The settlement agreement requires the defendant to obtain fair housing training and notify the public of her non-discrimination policy.  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.

Press Release (8/20/20)