Massillon, Ohio Landlords

Massillon, OH 2014 Public Housing Authorities

DOJ HUD EPA Housing Discrimination Civil Rights Violation

Penalty

$850,000

Outcome

Massillon, Ohio Landlords Agree to $850,000 Settlement to Resolve Housing Discrimination Lawsuits

Details

The Justice Department announced today that Massillon, Ohio landlords John and Mary Ruth have agreed to pay $850,000 to settle lawsuits filed by the Justice Department and other parties alleging that the Ruths discriminated on the basis of race and familial status at properties they formerly owned in Massillon. The settlement must still be approved by United States District Judge John R. Adams in the Northern District of Ohio

How Crucible Prevents This

Crucible's fair housing compliance module monitors tenant screening and allocation for disparate impact. Crucible's civil rights compliance layer monitors for discriminatory patterns in housing operations.

Source: DOJ Press Release

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