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David Merryman
Coverage of David Merryman in the Nexus archive.
- Hampton Roads tenants describe landlord’s abuse, retaliation after landmark fair housing settlement
Following a fair housing lawsuit, former landlord David Merryman settled for $2.5 million, which will provide financial compensation to several former tenants. The settlement requires that eviction filings against the residents be scrubbed and mandates that Merryman sell all his Virginia properties. Tenants reported suffering displacement due to alleged harassment and retaliation from him.
- Hampton Roads landlord ordered to sell properties in $2.25M settlement
Virginia's Office of Civil Rights reached a $2.25M settlement with landlord David Merryman, requiring him to sell properties in a fair housing case. The settlement is historic, as announced by Attorney General Jay Jones.