The state of California is suing an Inglewood landlord for allegedly screening out a prospective tenant based on his use of housing assistance through a Veterans Affairs program, it was announced Tuesday.
According to the lawsuit, despite actively looking for another place to live, Patrick Paige, a disabled veteran, struggled to find housing — ultimately having to live out of hotels when he could afford it, or out of his truck when he could not.
As part of the state’s lawsuit over the alleged denial of Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing, the California Civil Rights Department is seeking monetary damages and changes to the rental policies of Myrtle Properties…