HUD APPROVES AGREEMENT INVOLVING CALIFORNIA HOUSING PROVIDERS ACCUSED OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has approved a Conciliation Agreement between Woodglen Vista Housing Partners, LP, which owns rental properties in Santee, California, and its management company, FPI Management, Inc., and a couple who alleged that the housing providers refused to rent a two-bedroom unit to them because they have three children. Under the settlement, the housing providers agreed, among other things, to pay $6,000 to the couple. Read the agreement.

The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to deny or limit housing because a family has children under the age of 18, make statements that discriminate against families with children, or impose different rules, restrictions or policies on them.

"Having children shouldn't be a reason to be denied a place to call home," said Anna María Farías, HUD's Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. "HUD is committed to taking appropriate action when housing providers fail to meet their obligation to comply with the Fair Housing Act."

Persons who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may file a complaint of discrimination by contacting HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at (800) 669-9777 or visiting How to File a Complaint on HUD's website. Materials and assistance are available for persons with limited English proficiency. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact the Department using the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

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