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Rental Subsidy Discrimination Award Not Discharged

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“Section 8″ is a phrase indicating public assistance, or a subsidy, for rental expenses.  Discrimination against recipients violates Massachusetts law.   A state court judgment for $1.00 actual damages, $5,000.00 punitive damages, and attorney fees issued against a landlord who then filed for bankruptcy protections - and lost as to this award.  Bernal v Benham (In re Benham), [...]

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