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Allegations that Patrick Knueven was curt and rude to nonwhite home-seekers do not amount to housing discrimination, the justices rule.

Des Moines, IA- The Iowa Supreme Court has overturned a judgment against a central Iowa landlord who was convicted of discriminating against tenants. Radio Iowa reports that the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission alleged Patrick Knueven of Des Moines and his wife tried to steer prospective tenants away from their properties because of their religion or national origin. The jury found only Patrick guilty and assessed a $50,000 penalty. He appealed on several issues including the jury instructions. The Iowa Supreme Court agreed the district court incorrectly instructed the jury on &quo...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Polk County jury has found that a Des Moines landlord...

Des Moines landlord must pay $50,000 after being found guilty of housing discrimination Shelby Fleig, Des Moines Register What Is redlining? Replay Video UP NEXT A Des Moines landlord must pay $50,000 for discouraging potential tenants from housing options based on their religion and national origin, an illegal practice known as "steering," a Polk County jury found. The Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission sued Patrick Knueven in 2018, after the city department worked for years to try to establish a pattern of housing discrimination, including steering and over-p...