Arbitrary Limits on Number of People Who Can Live in a Home May Discriminate
One form of familial status discrimination involves restricting the number of individuals that can live in a home.
Commemorating the ADA’s 32nd Anniversary: Marsha Mazz Reflects
32 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Liz Stuewe and Marsha Mazz spoke about how the disability rights landscape has changed.
Meet Liz Stuewe, the ERC’s New Accessibility Rights Manager
Liz joined the Equal Rights Center in April and we are thrilled to have her on board! We’re excited to introduce her to you through this conversation...
Know Your Rights: Long Covid, Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations
Individuals experiencing long Covid may qualify for protection under the Fair Housing Act.
ERC Resume Testing Investigation Finds Racial Disparities at Chipotle Restaurants
ERC’s investigation found evidence of potential racial disparities in Chipotle’s hiring practices which may disadvantage Black applicants for restaurant management positions.
Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation: Sheryll Cashin’s Keynote Presentation
Thanks to all who joined us for Fair Housing in DC: Envisioning an Equitable City. We enjoyed your company as author and professor Sheryll Cashin educated us about local housing segregation...
ERC Uncovers Discrimination Against People with Assistance Animals by Virginia Landlord
Refusing to allow assistance animals as a reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in housing is illegal under the Fair Housing Act.
ERC Publishes Know-Your-Rights Resource on Sales and Lending Discrimination
Many people dream of owning a home and the financial advantages that can come from such an investment, but for too many Americans, discrimination in home sales and mortgage lending gets in the way.
ON FHA ANNIVERSARY, EQUAL RIGHTS CENTER ALLEGES LOCAL APARTMENT COMPLEX ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL RACE & SOURCE OF INCOME DISCRIMINATION
The complaint is based on a civil rights testing investigation which revealed Defendants’ unlawful refusal to accept vouchers as a source of income to pay the rent at Adams View apartments...
Celebrate Fair Housing Month with the ERC — Virtual Events and a New Resource!
We've partnered with local agencies to offer a series of engaging and educational virtual events throughout the month. Join us to learn about historical barriers to fair housing and how we can [...]
