Dec 1, Civil Rights , Disability Law. On October 26, , Kennedy Hunt P. The lawsuit claims the City of Peoria unlawfully interfered with the operation and occupancy of dwellings for disabled persons recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. According to the lawsuit, Plaintiff Oxford House opened its first home in and assists in the establishment of affordable housing and support for individuals with disabilities, including individuals recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism.
To date, Oxford House operates more than 3, homes in the United States. In , Oxford House contracted with the state of Illinois to open several Oxford homes.
There are approximately 80 Oxford Houses in Illinois. Per the lawsuit, on or about March 22, , one or more neighbors complained to the City about Oxford House using a home in Peoria as a residence for people recovering from alcoholism and drugs.
The City did not respond to the reasonable accommodation requests for over six months and later denied the requests. The City refused to provide the reasonable accommodation of treating Oxford Houses as single-family homes. This case is ongoing. For more information, contact attorney Sarah Jane Hunt at sarahjane kennedyhuntlaw. If you or someone you know has had their housing or disability rights violated, our skilled attorneys at Kennedy Hunt, P. Fill out a questionnaire so we can understand your claim.
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