Largest landlord in the US accused of civil rights violations

Greystar, the nation's largest apartment owner and manager, stands accused of systematically disregarding laws designed to ensure housing affordability for the poor. Civil rights complaints filed across six states and the District of Columbia detail allegations of widespread violations.

The complaints, lodged with government agencies in California, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington D.C., cite 114 alleged violations of state and D.C. fair housing laws. Central to these accusations is Greystar's alleged refusal to accept federal housing choice vouchers, commonly known as Section 8, in jurisdictions where landlords are legally required to do so.

These alleged practices by Greystar are said to create significant barriers for low-income individuals seeking housing. By rejecting federal vouchers, the company is accused of making its properties inaccessible to a vulnerable population, thereby undermining efforts to provide affordable housing options and violating established fair housing regulations.