Chicago Landlord Charged with Violating Fair Housing Act

According to HUD, Chicago landlords Martin and Mary Giarelli have been charged with discriminating against families with Children. The couple has been accused of refusing to rent to families with children, and also with making statements that discriminate against such prospective renters. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination of any kind based on family status, and follow-up investigation by HUD confirmed that the Giarelli’s did in fact practice housing discrimination.

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