Suit Claiming Racial, Income Bias in Rental Algorithm Settled for $2.2 Million November 25, 2024 By Jesse Bedayn Mary Louis’ excitement to move into an apartment in Massachusetts in the spring of 2021 turned to dismay when Louis,...
University Student Sues Sorority and Landlord Over Fall From Window September 4, 2024 A Northeastern University student and her parents are suing a sorority, its chapter president and a landlord after the student...
As US Heat Deaths Rise, Some Landlords Oppose Right to Air Conditioning August 7, 2024 By Gloria Dickie Summers in New York City are difficult for Anthony Gay and his family. A small, portable air conditioner in his...
Maryland Civil Lawsuit Alleges Harassment, Sex for Rent Scheme by Landlord July 23, 2024 By Brian Witte Maryland’s attorney general filed a civil lawsuit on Friday against an Eastern Shore landlord and his company, alleging a pattern...
Property Owner Sued for Negligence in Hiring of Worker With Criminal Record April 24, 2024 By Lea Skene April Hurley’s attacker entered her apartment after identifying himself as the building maintenance man — a job he should never...
Landlord Not Liable for Murder at Nightclub, Massachusetts Supreme Court Says August 17, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A commercial landlord is not liable for a “targeted, execution-style shooting” that took place on her property as it was...
‘Ongoing Storm Rule’ Clears Costco of Liability for Customer’s Fall While Snow Falling July 6, 2023 A New Jersey business is not liable for injuries suffered by a customer who falls in its snow-covered parking lot...
Rhode Island AG Lawsuit Says Landlord Puts Tenants at Risk June 8, 2023 A Rhode Island landlord whose tenants have long complained about lead hazards, rodent infestations and other problems with their apartments...
Connecticut Landlord to Pay $400,000 for Tenant Harassment April 26, 2023 A former Connecticut landlord must pay $400,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging he violated the Fair Housing Act by...
Rhode Island Sues 5 Landlords Over Alleged Lead Hazards July 21, 2022 Rhode Island has sued five more landlords who rent properties in which children with lead poisoning live, the state attorney...