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 Civil Rights Group Resolves Litigation Alleging Voucher Discrimination Through Collaboration Agreement with District Housing Provider
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted October 30, 2024

Civil Rights Group Resolves Litigation Alleging Voucher Discrimination Through Collaboration Agreement with District Housing Provider

The agreement was designed to ensure Related Companies’ tenant screening policies and practices in D.C. align with local prohibitions on discrimination against voucher holders.

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 Equal Rights Center Reaches Agreement to Ensure Accessibility for People with Disabilities at Northeast D.C. Apartment Building
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By Equal Rights Center
In Accessibility, Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted October 17, 2024

Equal Rights Center Reaches Agreement to Ensure Accessibility for People with Disabilities at Northeast D.C. Apartment Building

Per the settlement, respondents will establish a remedial fund to pay the costs of certain alterations that may be requested by current and future tenants.

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 “Combat the Tide of Worsening Segregation”: ERC Comments on District’s Annual Action Plan
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted August 29, 2024

“Combat the Tide of Worsening Segregation”: ERC Comments on District’s Annual Action Plan

ERC submitted comments on the District's draft Annual Action Plan, noting where leaders must do more to meet residents' housing needs.

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 Help Advance Fair Housing in the Baltimore Region!
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted August 7, 2024

Help Advance Fair Housing in the Baltimore Region!

Your survey answers will help inform the region’s plan to ensure everyone can access safe, affordable housing in their neighborhood of choice.

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 Equal Rights Center and Uber Reach Agreement on Availability and Safety of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in D.C.
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By Equal Rights Center
In Accessibility, Civil Rights, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted July 17, 2024

Equal Rights Center and Uber Reach Agreement on Availability and Safety of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in D.C.

"We are hopeful that the effort we’re announcing today with Uber will help better meet some of our community’s transportation needs."

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 Timeline of Events in ERC’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber
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By Equal Rights Center
In Accessibility, Civil Rights, Uncategorized
Posted July 16, 2024

Timeline of Events in ERC’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber

This page provides a general timeline of the ERC’s investigation and lawsuit against Uber.

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 D.C. Civil Rights Group Settles Tenant Screening Discrimination Case Against Rental Property Management Company
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted July 2, 2024

D.C. Civil Rights Group Settles Tenant Screening Discrimination Case Against Rental Property Management Company

“Housing vouchers help level the economic playing field, particularly for communities of color, and we are pleased that AIR Property Management is taking measures to further that goal.”

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 ERC Encourages HUD to Reduce Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing for People with Criminal Records
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted June 11, 2024

ERC Encourages HUD to Reduce Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing for People with Criminal Records

The ERC applauds HUD for taking this step to increase access to affordable housing for people with criminal records by ensuring they are not unnecessarily excluded from HUD-assisted programs.

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 Events that Empower: Highlights from Fair Housing Month 2024
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted May 9, 2024

Events that Empower: Highlights from Fair Housing Month 2024

We were thrilled to have your company at the many events we offered, from in-person conferences to educational webinars and more.

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 Equal Rights Center Sues District Housing Provider for Unlawful, Overly Broad Tenant Screening Criteria
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted April 25, 2024

Equal Rights Center Sues District Housing Provider for Unlawful, Overly Broad Tenant Screening Criteria

"By taking this action today, we hope to ensure that renters with vouchers, prior evictions, and criminal records can get the fair shot at housing they deserve."

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