Marin County apartment complex settles for $35K on Section 8 housing complaint

A Novato apartment complex has settled a discrimination complaint filed by Northern California fair housing advocates with the state regarding its ban on renting to Section 8 housing applicants, housing authorities reported.

As part of the settlement, Novato Park Apartments on Novato Boulevard agreed March 21 to pay $35,000 and change its policy to rent to those using the federal housing assistance program. In addition, the apartment complex must advertise all vacancies on AffordableHousing.com and include “Equal Opportunity Housing Provider” on promotional materials, among other mandates.

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