Case Closed: Virginia HOA and ACLJ client Settle Federal Lawsuit – Religious Use of Community Rooms Allowed

As explained in more detail here, the ACLJ filed suit earlier this year against a homeowners association (HOA) and its managing agent on behalf of a Christian homeowner. The complaint alleged that our client was wrongly discriminated against based on his religion in his use of the HOA’s common areas. The ACLJ is pleased to announce that our client and the HOA reached a settlement in this federal lawsuit.

We appreciate working with the defendants in this case to achieve a great result for all involved. The parties have agreed to the following regarding the settlement:

The parties have resolved this lawsuit by mutually agreeing to settlement terms that serve the best interests of all involved. While no official club may be formed for religious or political purposes under Regency's governing documents, members remain free to reserve and use the clubhouse and clubhouse campus as informal groups, including those that are religious or politically based, subject to the same rules applicable to all members. The parties are pleased to have amicably settled this matter with a mutually acceptable resolution.

We encourage anyone experiencing any similar form of religious discrimination in their HOA to contact us at ACLJ.org/HELP.