An investigation into possible source-of-income discrimination at the Camelot Court Apartments in Buffalo's University District has resulted in a $10,000 settlement.

In the investigation, conducted by Housing Opportunities Made Equal for the New York State Attorney General's Office, the facility's management refused to accept Section 8 vouchers from undercover testers. Under city law, it is illegal for a landlord or property manager to refuse to rent housing to anyone based on their source of income.

This settlement marks the first law-enforcement action under the 2006 law, according to HOME executive director Scott Gehl.

While not admitting any wrongdoing, Clover Management, owner/operator of Camelot Court, agreed to pay $10,000 for outreach and education on anti-discrimination laws. The company will also reserve 20 Camelot Court units for Section 8 voucher holders, establish waiting lists for Section 8 recipients and register all available units with the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, Belmont Shelter Corp. and Rental Assistance Corp., and rent a unit to a Section 8 recipient whose application was originally rejected.

Additionally, an independent organization will conduct periodic tests on Clover Management properties to ensure future compliance with the law.