AG Schwalb announced that property management company Apartment Income REIT LLC (AIR) will change its practices and pay $100,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations that it refused to rent to people under 24 years old, or to anyone with a felony conviction, in violation of District laws.

“Landlords have a right and responsibility to provide their tenants with safe, healthy living spaces—but DC law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on age and certain types of criminal history. This settlement is the direct result of a tip from a member of the public to our office—and we strongly encourage DC residents to contact us if they have experienced or witnessed illegal housing discrimination.” - AG Schwalb