As a frequent poster to Craigslist for rental properties and a frequent "flagger" for discriminatory ads, I am glad to see that the suit from several Chicago area attorneys has been dismissed.
Craigslist is an electronic bulletin board * they do not write or even proofread the ads that are posted UNLIKE the faceless print media classified voices or e-mail addresses that we use to insert print media ads.
I have seen numerous discriminatory ads for my area on Craigslist and it is these individual landlords that need the attention of Fair Housing agencies rather than the 800 lb gorilla in the Bay Area....unfortunately, there is little or no potential for media attention on individual landlord complaints so it is more likely that these "big splash" cases will continue to be filed in an attempt to extort $$$ for the agencies tasked with investigating and filing these complaints....KUDOS to Craigslist for hanging in there!!!
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