The complainants, a Black mother and daughter, alleged that the respondents discriminated against them on the basis of race by refusing to rent them an apartment.
The mother viewed the apartment on behalf of her daughter and was told the next day it was rented.
A white friend called later and was told it was available.
The respondents did not attend the hearing.
The adjudicator found that a prima facie case of discrimination was established and ordered the respondents to pay general damages and damages for mental anguish to both complainants, and to implement a non-discriminatory tenant application form.
