Lawsuits allege that major landlords discriminate against Black tenants using flawed background checks.

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana has filed lawsuits against Tricon Residential and Progress Residential, accusing them of discrimination against prospective tenants by using inaccurate third-party screening reports on evictions and criminal histories. The suits claim this practice disproportionately affects Black applicants. Both landlords deny the allegations and claim to follow fair housing laws. The lawsuits highlight the impact of private-equity-backed landlords on the supply of affordable housing across the US.

November 21, 2024
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