The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against a Minneapolis association, its management company, and its property manager for allegedly adopting condominium rules that illegally discriminate against families with children, in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit seeks a court order prohibiting future discrimination, monetary damages,...
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Ohio Developer Sued For Condominium Fair Housing Violations
An Ohio developer was recently sued by the US Justice Department in Federal Court for violating condominium fair housing requirements in the property’s construction. For more details on this story, please click the following link: Developer Sued for Condominium Fair Housing Violations Kaman & Cusimano routinely handles and advises...
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Condominium Association Pays $150,000 to Settle Fair Housing Claim
A Florida condominium association and its former management company agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a fair housing claim alleging that they enforced occupancy limits that discriminated against families with children. In the case, a family of two parents and six children moved into a 4 bedroom unit. The...
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Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Ohio recently issued a favorable ruling for homeowners across the state. The decision also benefits community associations facing unnecessary repairs as a result of poor construction practices by their developer. In Jones v. Centex Homes, the Ohio Supreme Court reversed a...