Fair Housing

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Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and Sage Ventures (Sage) announced they have entered into a collaboration agreement to emphasize their joint commitment to protecting the rights of [...]

For some renters, it can be difficult to parse whether the Fair Housing Act and other housing laws apply to their living situation.

Halle joined the ERC in August and plunged into her role assisting DC-area residents facing possible housing discrimination.

Today, the Equal Rights Center and GREP Atlantic, LLC announced they have entered into a groundbreaking collaboration agreement in which Greystar will proactively address fair housing concerns [...]

One form of familial status discrimination involves restricting the number of individuals that can live in a home.

Individuals experiencing long Covid may qualify for protection under the Fair Housing Act.  

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...

Refusing to allow assistance animals as a reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in housing is illegal under the Fair Housing Act.

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.