Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Fontana Properties Condominium Association & RPH Property Management
- At July 26, 2018
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The Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches has filed a federal lawsuit against Fontana Properties Condominium Association, Elizabeth Hardwick, President, RPH Property Management of Palm Beach, Inc and Richard P. Hallet, RPH Director.
The FHC suit alleges that the Defendants discriminate in the rental of housing on the basis of familial status (presence of minor children under 18). The suit arises as a result of an FHC investigation that found that the Defendants occupancy policy of “no more than two (2) persons” is in violation of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended (Fair Housing Act). The apartments, in question, located at 260 Oleaner Avenue in Palm Beach Florida, are 2 bedroom, 1,080 sqft units. Fontana Condominiums is not a 55 and over community.
This FHC enforcement action seeks declaratory judgment, preliminary and injunctive relief, damages and a Victims Fund for discrimination on the basis of familial status in the provision of housing. “This lawsuit serves as a warning to all those who are harming our children, our families and our communities 50 years after the signing of the Fair Housing Act. The FHC and our partners will hold you accountable” stated Bobbie Fletcher, FHC Vice President.
The plaintiffs are represented by FHC Cooperating Attorney Maxine Cheesman Esq. of the Law Offices of Maxine D. Cheesman, P.A. in West Palm Beach.
