Ct Rules Nondisabled Minor Child of Parents Who Suffered HOA Discrimination Can Sue Under the FHA

Illinois District Court decision (March 6, 2015).

This case involved claims filed by husband and wife homeowners and their minor daughter against their homeowners association, its board of directors, its property management company, and the individual property manager for violations of the federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”). The defendants sought to dismiss the claims of the daughter on the basis that she lacked standing to pursue discrimination claims under the FHA because she was not disabled. The trial court denied the motion to dismiss the daughter and the defendants appealed that ruling.