Date: 06-12-1998

Case Style: Commonwealth v. Alexandria Knolls West Homeowners' Association

Case Number: CH98-0491

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria

Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description: Civil rights - Fair Housing Act - failure to accommodate handicapped condominium purchaser's special needs. The board of defendant refused to provide a buyer in a wheelchair with a reserved parking space close to the unit he was buying.

Outcome: Defendant settled the claim by agreeing to pay $65,000 in monetary compensation, issue a written apology, develop a policy for dealing with future requests for reasonable accommodation, and undergo training in state and federal fair housing laws.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: None