Appeals court sides with Tucson in housing bias claim

Screen Shot 2015-03-28 at 6.33.04 AMBy Patrick McNamara | Arizona Daily Star

Discrimination accusations a Tucson landlord made in a lawsuit against the city have been largely rejected by a federal appeals court.

Frank Konarski and his family, who own several south-side rental homes and apartments, filed a federal lawsuit against the city in August saying Tucson housing officials violated his civil rights by keeping him out of the Section 8 housing-assistance program.

The city refused to certify Konarski’s properties for participation in the program, finding the condition of the units did not meet Section 8 standards.

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Also: More housing for McMillan Mesa may be in the works/Arizona Daily Sun

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