Largest landlord in the US accused of civil rights violations
Summary
Greystar, the largest apartment owner and manager in the US, faces civil rights complaints in six states and Washington DC for allegedly breaking fair housing laws. The company is accused of refusing to accept federal housing vouchers and imposing illegal conditions on their use.Key Facts
- Complaints were filed in California, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington DC.
- Greystar allegedly refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers where local laws require them to do so.
- Civil rights groups and a law firm used undercover calls to test voucher acceptance at Greystar-managed buildings.
- Greystar operates over 1 million housing units nationwide, with about 235,000 units in the complaint areas.
- The company claims it is committed to fair housing and trains its staff accordingly.
- Previous investigations reported Greystar charged tenants excessive fees from a large list of add-ons.
- Greystar agreed to a $50 million settlement in 2025 over alleged rent collusion and a $24 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission for hidden fees.
- Greystar did not admit wrongdoing and calls pending claims implausible and lacking facts.
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