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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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 April is Fair Housing Month: Check out the ERC’s Calendar of Events!
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted April 1, 2024

April is Fair Housing Month: Check out the ERC’s Calendar of Events!

We’re thrilled to offer nine events this month to celebrate fair housing, from in-person conferences to educational webinars.

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 Equal Rights Center and Kettler Management Reach Agreement Designed to Promote Fair Housing at Kettler Properties in D.C.
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted March 19, 2024

Equal Rights Center and Kettler Management Reach Agreement Designed to Promote Fair Housing at Kettler Properties in D.C.

The ERC reached an agreement with Kettler to settle allegations that the company unlawfully refused to accept housing vouchers at its D.C. residential apartment properties.

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 ERC Comments and Testimony Lend Fair Housing Expertise to D.C. Government
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted March 12, 2024

ERC Comments and Testimony Lend Fair Housing Expertise to D.C. Government

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.

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 ERC Employment Testing Investigation Exposes Potential Discrimination at Staffing Agencies In Houston, TX and Nashville, TN
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By ERC Intern
In Civil Rights, Fair Employment, Uncategorized
Posted February 14, 2024

ERC Employment Testing Investigation Exposes Potential Discrimination at Staffing Agencies In Houston, TX and Nashville, TN

Using matched-pair civil rights testing, ERC found instances where equally qualified applicants received disparate treatment based on race and gender.

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 Share Your Perspective: Testify to D.C. Council about Local Fair Housing Issues
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By ERC Intern
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted February 6, 2024

Share Your Perspective: Testify to D.C. Council about Local Fair Housing Issues

We encourage D.C. residents to share their experiences regarding fair housing issues at upcoming performance oversight hearings.

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 D.C. Civil Rights Powerhouse Sues Northwest D.C. Apartment Complexes for Tenant Screening Discrimination
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted February 1, 2024

D.C. Civil Rights Powerhouse Sues Northwest D.C. Apartment Complexes for Tenant Screening Discrimination

Investigations revealed that Logan Circle & McLean Gardens neighborhood apartments discriminated against voucher holders, 95% of whom are Black residents.

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 Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against Related Companies et. al, Alleging Refusal to Accept Housing Choice Vouchers at D.C. Apartments
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted January 10, 2024

Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against Related Companies et. al, Alleging Refusal to Accept Housing Choice Vouchers at D.C. Apartments

"Though DC’s source of income protection has now been in place for decades, landlords continue to discriminate against voucher holders..."

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 Equal Rights Center Announces Settlement Agreements to Resolve Two Housing Discrimination Cases
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted December 12, 2023

Equal Rights Center Announces Settlement Agreements to Resolve Two Housing Discrimination Cases

The settlements mark a significant step forward in the fight against housing discrimination, ensuring all residents have equal access to housing opportunities...

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 Equal Rights Center Re-Launches Fair Housing Training Course in New, Interactive Format
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted October 2, 2023

Equal Rights Center Re-Launches Fair Housing Training Course in New, Interactive Format

Today, the ERC re-launched its General Fair Housing training course. The revamped online course offers an engaging and informative look at best practices for complying with fair housing laws.

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