Case alleges management at a subsidized housing complex in Niles is engaging in acts of harassment and discrimination against Black tenants.

Today, Open Communities announced resolution of its federal Fair Housing Act litigation filed September 25, 2023, alleging rental applicants receiving housing assistance payments, who are predominantly Black, were systematically rejected through the use of preprogrammed conversational artificial intelligence (AI), which issued statements communicating a blanket denial to renters participating in Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs.

Open Communities Contact: Dominic Voz dominic@open-communities.org 312-620-8304 September 25th, 2023 Fair Housing Lawsuit Challenges Discriminatory AI Tools Used by Local Housing Provider Evanston, IL - After a more than six-month fair housing investigation arising from a community member complaint, Open Communities confirmed that a nationwide property management company owning and operating multi-family apartments in North Chicagoland and throughout the U.S. has been intent