National Multi Housing Council v. Jackson

The National Multi Housing Council challenged HUD’s LEP guidance in federal district court in National Multi Housing Council v. Jackson, Civil Action No. 07-0815 (D.DC. Mar. 28, 2008). The landlords argued that HUD exceeded its statutory authority under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and that its guidance was arbitrary and capricious, thus violating the Administrative Procedures Act. The court dismissed their motion for lack of ripeness and standing, but the memorandum is instructive in understanding the landlords’ continuing resistance to LEP compliance. Download the ruling and memorandum.