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Newton Landlord Discrimination

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Attorney General's Office Orders Newton Landlord to Pay $75,000, De-lead Units

Keith L. Miller owns at least 24 properties in Chelsea, Newton, Arlington and Brighton.

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has ordered a Newton landlord to pay $75,000 and de-lead his rental units after he allegedly violated state housing, lead paint, consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws.  Keith L. Miller, of Newton, owned and managed at least 24 residential units in Newton, Chelsea, Arlington and Brighton, according to a press release issued today by Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office.  “In a rental market as large as Greater Boston’s, it’s important that tenants know their rights and that landlords follow the law,” Coakley said in the press release. “This settlement demonstrates that there are serious consequences for landlords who would sacrifice public safety to save a few dollars.” The consent …

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Newton Landlord Ordered to Cease Discrimination, Lead Paint Violations

Keith L. Miller owns properties in Newton, Boston, Arlington and Chelsea.

The Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley has ordered a Newton landlord to stop violating state housing laws after he allegedly threatened tenants. According to a press release issued by Coakley's office, Keith L. Miller, of Newton, allegedly threatened a tenant over their immigration status and others after they complained about property conditions.  Coakley's office filed a lawsuit against Miller in February of last year, alleging that he skirted state lead paint laws by discriminating against tenants with children. Miller—who manages 24 units in Newton, Arlington, Chelsea and Brighton—evicted some tenants with young children in addition to renting some apartments that contained lead paint to tenants with children, the release said. …

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