Equal Rights Center Reaches Agreement to Ensure Fair Treatment for Renters with Housing Vouchers, Past Evictions, Criminal Records at Four D.C. Properties

Housing provider commits to meaningful tenant screening policy reforms and fair housing training at several District apartment buildings.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Equal Rights Center (ERC) today announced that it has reached a Cooperation Agreement, linked here, with property management company Vesta Corporation (Vesta) to resolve the ERC's allegations that the company discriminated against applicants with housing vouchers, past evictions, and criminal records. The settlement seeks to ensure equal opportunity for all prospective tenants at four Vesta properties located in Southeast D.C.: 800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes, Maplewood Apartments, The Village at Chesapeake, and Highland Terrace Apartments.