United States v. Joel Nolen et al. (E.D. Cal.)

On June 11, 2025, the United States filed a settlement agreement resolving the claims against Joel Lynn Nolen, Shirlee Nolen, and Nolen Properties, LLC.  The settlement agreement permanently bars Joel and Shirlee Nolen from contacting tenants harmed by his harassment and from managing residential rental properties and requires defendants to provide training and adopt policies and procedures to prevent future discrimination at residential rental properties that they own or manage. Joel and Shirlee Nolen must establish a $960,000 settlement fund to compensate 19 aggrieved persons and pay a $40,000 civil penalty to the United States.

Press Release (2/23/2023)
Comunicado de presa (22/02/2023)