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Case Files: Families vs. Management – When Amenity Rules Turn Discriminatory

December 10, 2025

In this episode of Fair Housing Insiders: Case Files, Host Jonathan Saar and Attorney Leslie Tucker examine a Fair Housing lawsuit out of Phoenix, Arizona, where families with young children were allegedly banned from using shared amenities like the pool and gym. The case, Aaron et al v. The X Company et al, highlights how one policy change turned into an active discrimination lawsuit—and what every property manager should learn from it. Key Takeaways: 00:00 – Families chose X Phoenix for its advertised shared amenities.01:45 – Management and policy changes02:14 – Families felt unwelcome and moved out after losing access.03:10 – Similar child bans reportedly existed at other properties.03:59 – The lawsuit alleges discrimination, retaliation, and interference.04:57 – Property managers must keep rules fair and consistent with leases.07:16 – Families with children have a legal right to equal access. Source