Southwest Fair Housing Council Reaches Settlement in Housing Discrimination Case Involving Disability Rights
TUCSON, AZ — [6/21/2025] — Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC), in partnership with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Rights Division, has reached a no-fault settlement agreement with a housing provider following a complaint involving alleged discrimination based on disability.
The complaint alleged that a housing provider failed to provide a reasonable accommodation as required under the Arizona Fair Housing Act (AFHA). The settlement resolves the matter without an admission of wrongdoing. Still, it includes specific terms aimed at improving compliance with fair housing laws. These terms include mandatory fair housing training for staff, the prominent display of fair housing posters, and a financial resolution for the affected party.
“This agreement underscores the ongoing need to educate housing providers about their legal responsibilities under fair housing laws,” said Jay Young, Executive Director of SWFHC. “While we cannot disclose specific details, we can say that this resolution represents progress in our mission to ensure equal housing access for people with disabilities across Arizona.”
SWFHC remains committed to protecting the housing rights of all Arizonans, particularly those most vulnerable to discriminatory practices. The organization thanks the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for its partnership in helping resolve this matter and for holding housing providers accountable to state and federal laws.
If you or someone you know has experienced housing discrimination or needs assistance requesting a reasonable accommodation, contact SWFHC to learn more about your rights.
About Soutwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC):
Southwest Fair Housing Council works to eliminate all forms of illegal housing discrimination across Arizona. Through community outreach, education, research, and enforcement, SWFHC ensures that every Arizonan—regardless of race, disability, income, or background—has access to fair and equitable housing opportunities.
Media Contact:
Tasha Lynch
Manager of Operations and Investigations
tasha@swfhc.org
