Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the luxury firm violated the Fair Housing Act in either failing to respond to her requests for assistance in finding housing or simply not helping her with her Section 8 voucher.
Source: Inman News
Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice
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