Largest Landlord in the U.S. Accused of Widespread Fair Housing Violations

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/realestate/greystar-fair-housing-complaints.html?unlocked_article_code=1.x1A.0srq.3hvRCUco5X4v

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pelespirit@sh.itjust.works · 40 pts · 46d

This doesn't even touch the price fixing.

Greystar turned away apartment applicants trying to use housing vouchers to pay rent, according to a watchdog group.

Tedesche@lemmy.world · 28 pts · 46d

Many landlords have complained that the program’s paperwork and obligatory inspections are onerous. Legislation passed by Congress this month attempts to address this issue by making participation easier. Mr. Carr said that for large companies like Greystar that market themselves as offering luxury rentals, screening out vouchers can also be a way to exclude low-income tenants.

There it is.

dan@upvote.au · 23 pts · 46d

These large property companies shouldn't exist. Housing would be more affordable if these companies weren't hoarding all the properties and engaging in price fixing.

Angryhumanoid@fedinsfw.app · 22 pts · 46d

FenrirIII@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 46d (1 reply)

Incoming political contribution to Trump in 3.. 2..

itsjustachairmary@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 45d

Like they haven't already

scytale@piefed.zip · 14 pts · 46d

Can’t be the largest landlord in the country without committing some housing violations here and there.

Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 46d

Least surprising headline of the day.

infinite_goop@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 46d (2 replies)

Just how large is this landlord?

lemmyng@piefed.ca · 5 pts · 46d

Not as big as yo mamma.

Jiggle_Physics@quokk.au · 1 pts · 45d

controls about a million housing units, or around 2.5% of the market

Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 45d

I'd be surprised it they weren't crooked and evil.