Castellano
Castellano v. Access Premier Realty, Inc.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
England, J.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Plaintiffs LaVonna Castellano and Project Sentinel, Inc. (collectively “Plaintiffs”) allege violations of the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) by defendants Access Premier Realty, Inc. and its representativés (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiffs bring the present Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (ECF No. 23) seeking summary adjudication of Defendants’ liability. For the reasons that follow, Plaintiffs’ Motion is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND
In ■ September ' 2012, Plaintiff LaVonna Castellano rented and occupied an apart *802 ment unit in a complex located at 1405 Eucalyptus Avenue in Newman, CA (“the Apartment”). Defendant Access Premier Realty, doing business as Access Property Management (“APM”), managed Plaintiffs Apartment complex during her tenancy. Defendant Daniel Akulow served as a principal for APM and directed the management of the Apartment complex on APM’s behalf. Defendant Elvia Addison owned the Apartment complex as a trustee and paid Defendant Dolores Valenzuela to work as the on-site manager during the relevant period.
Plaintiff Castellano was over sixty years old at the time she resided at the Apartment, and suffered from a variety of mental and…