TUCSON, Ariz. - A Tucson apartment complex agreed to a settlement over discrimination claims.
According to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, Sahara Apartments at 919 N. Stone Ave. had renters sign an agreement that stated "If you are female and become pregnant while you are a resident of Sahara Apartments, you must vacate the apartment upon or prior to the birth of your child and pay any unpaid balance of your Contract Price."
The AG's Tucson Civil Rights Division brought a charge of housing discrimination against the complex.
As part of the settlement, the complex was assessed a $2,000 civil penalty, agreed to institute a nondiscriminatory housing policy, remove the offending language and inform renters the language was invalid. The complex also agreed to have managers attend fair housing training.
