D.C. Contractor Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Screening Discrimination Against Prospective Tenants
Washington, D.C. — A prominent property management firm based in the nation’s capital is facing legal action over allegations of discriminatory practices during the tenant screening process. The lawsuit claims that the contractor consistently implemented screening criteria that unfairly excluded certain demographic groups from renting properties, potentially violating fair housing laws. Advocates for fair housing rights argue that such practices, if proven true, could have widespread implications on the accessibility of housing and the diversity of neighborhoods. The suit highlights criteria that might disproportionately affect people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes, … Read more