Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Friday, November 6, a $100,000 settlement with a Salisbury-based landlord over allegations of housing discrimination against applicants using rental assistance vouchers.
Disney Properties LLC, which manages approximately 100 rental properties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, was accused of refusing to rent to applicants using Housing Choice Vouchers, commonly known as Section 8. Investigators also found application requirements that created barriers for individuals relying on disability benefits, retirement income and other lawful sources of income.
Under the settlement, the company must pay $100,000 in civil penalties, accept housing vouchers, revise its rental application and screening policies, and provide fair housing training to employees. It must also waive application fees for up to 100 eligible applicants and submit compliance reports over a two-year period.
Maryland law prohibits housing discrimination based on lawful sources of income, including rental assistance vouchers.
