United States v. Fairfield Properties and Pinewood (E.D.N.Y.)

On June 30, 2021, the United States Attorney's Office filed a complaint and settlement agreement in United States v. Fairfield Properties (E.D.N.Y.).  The complaint alleges that a 42-unit condominium association in Commack, New York and its property management company violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing to allow two tenants to live with an emotional assistance dog.  The settlement agreement requires the defendants to pay $47,500 in damages to the tenants, attend fair housing training, and adopt a new reasonable accommodation policy.  This 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.