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People with disabilities face two main types of barriers when attempting to access housing: physical barriers and policy barriers.

The complaint alleges that the owners of AVA NoMA violated DC’s consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws by discouraging voucher holders from applying and preventing them from being [...]

This resource is designed for voucher holders seeking information about affordability notices, payment standards, and the rent reasonableness process.

DCHA’s rent reasonableness assessments have caused confusion for voucher holders and, in many cases, unjustifiably restricted their housing options.

We hosted or participated in 20 fair housing events, reaching over 500 residents, stakeholders, and housing professionals.

In 2024, we used civil rights testing to identify illegal discrimination and took action to eliminate it.

ERC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure that The MO comes into compliance with District requirements for equitable tenant screening policies.

We’re excited to announce our biggest slate of events ever, featuring Know Your Rights webinars, in-person resource fairs, and more.

We hope our civil rights expertise can help the D.C. Council to better understand and address the urgent fair housing issues facing the city.

This lawsuit marks a significant step in holding Big Tech companies like Meta accountable for their role in maintaining and exacerbating racial and economic inequities.