HUD Announces $3 Million Dollar Settlement with California Landlords for Discriminating Against Families With Children By Requiring Supervision and Prohibiting Outside Play

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Fair Housing / Discrimination / Comments

Earlier today, April 10, 2023, HUD announced that two of its housing partners reached a $3 Million settlement with a California property management company and more than 30 owners who were discriminating against families with children by prohibiting any outdoor play activities and requiring adult supervision of all children under the age of 14 years in all common areas.  Its was alleged that tenants who violated those rules faced the threat of eviction.  This discrimination allegedly occurred at more than 48 apartment complexes and was first observed back in 2017.  Review of the Consent Decree shows how involved this investigation was. 

HUD has been focusing on overly restrictive housing rules that adversely affect families with children for awhile now.  Now is the time to review your rental documents, including your rules and regulations, to see if your rules are overly restrictive against children.