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A Brooklyn landlord has been forced to make significant changes to three rental buildings after being sued for violating the Fair Housing Act. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Lettire Construction Corp was accused of building barriers to accessibility in the Chestnut Commons, The Tapestry, and the Atrium at Sumner buildings.
The lawsuit alleged that the buildings contained high thresholds and inaccessible bathrooms that made daily life difficult or impossible for people with disabilities.
As part of the settlement, Lettire Construction Corp has agreed to make retrofits to the three buildings and pay up to $100,000 to compensate people who were affected by the inaccessible conditions. The company will also pay $70,000 in civil penalties.
US Attorney Jay Clayton praised the settlement, saying that it would ensure that people with disabilities have access to housing that they can use and enjoy.
The settlements were approved by US District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, marking the end of the lawsuit.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Public Corruption
- Defendant: Fair Housing Act
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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