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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMaryland AG sues Kushner-owned apartment company over alleged 'deceptive' practices, rodent-infested
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/467146-maryland-ag-sues-kushner-owned-apartment-company-over-alleged-deceptive?fbclid=IwAR3GJYp5Td4ou67T-GRraMIijGV6BQxm7005b_rA8hTEgJ5GI6xSnqdTKvsMaryland AG sues Kushner-owned apartment company over alleged 'deceptive' practices, rodent-infested units
By Jessica Campisi - 10/23/19 03:38 PM EDT
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against an apartment company owned by senior White House adviser Jared Kushner over alleged unfair or deceptive practices while renting rodent-infested units in and around Baltimore.
The suit, filed by the Consumer Protection Division of Froshs office, alleges that Westminster Management and 25 companies it oversees have victimized customers, many of whom are financially vulnerable, at all stages of offering and leasing consumer realty in renting their Maryland properties, according to the complaint.
Froshs office argues that tens of thousands of people have tried to rent affordable units from Westminster and its affiliated companies, but instead of getting the safe and well-maintained apartments they expected, renters got distressed, shoddily maintained properties with conditions that can adversely impact consumers health and well being.
The suit alleges that the companies have committed hundreds of thousands of violations, including renting units infested by rodents and vermin, sewage backups, appliances in poor condition and a lack of response from management to residents complaints.
We allege this company cheated tenants before, during and after their tenancy, violating the Consumer Protection Act thousands of times, Frosh tweeted.
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The suit also comes after Trump earlier this summer attacked the parts of Baltimore represented by former Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), who passed away last week, as a rodent infested mess and a dangerous & filthy place.
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Maryland AG sues Kushner-owned apartment company over alleged 'deceptive' practices, rodent-infested (Original Post)
babylonsister
Oct 2019
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struggle4progress
(118,330 posts)1. "They can't prosecute me! I'm the President's son-in-law!"
keithbvadu2
(36,885 posts)2. That explains how Donald knew the situation so well.
That explains how Donald knew the situation so well.