CELESTE HALL, Complainant,

VS.

RICHARD P. GERDNER, Respondent.

RECOMMENDED DECISION AND ORDER

1. Richard P. Gerdner, the Respondent, has committed an unfair and discriminatory practice by refusing to rent a house to Celeste Hall on the basis of race in violation of Iowa Code §601A.8 (1985).

2. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Richard P. Gerdner shall cease and desist from further discrimination in the rental of his properties on the basis of race.

3. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Richard P. Gerdner pay to Celeste Hall the rent differential in the amount of $1056.26, plus 10% interest per annum from the date of filing this complaint (October 14, 1985), until paid.

4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Richard P. Gerdner pay to Celeste Hall the amount of $2500.00 for emotional distress damages, plus 10% interest per annum from the date of filing this complaint until paid.

Signed this 27th day of July 1987.

IONE G. SHADDUCK
Hearing officer