Northwest Foundation of Washington: 

HUD CHARGES CHICAGO LANDLORD WITH VIOLATING FAIR HOUSING ACT
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HUD on 20 March, 2008 06:00:00
 
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced
today that it has charged Chicago landlords Martin and Mary Giarelli with
housing discrimination for allegedly refusing to rent to families with children
and making discriminatory statements.  The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing
discrimination based on a person’s family status.