Fair Housing Protections for Short-Term Renters
For some renters, it can be difficult to parse whether the Fair Housing Act and other housing laws apply to their living situation.
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.
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EQUAL RIGHTS CENTER & DISABLED MILITARY FAMILY MEMBER SUCCESSFULLY SETTLE LAWSUIT AGAINST WALTER REED MILITARY HOSPITAL FOR INACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS
Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and Mr. Sylvester Fiers reached a settlement with Walter Reed National Military Hospital and U.S Navy Exchange Service Command to provide wheelchair [...]
Fair Housing Hot Topics on the Radio
In recent months, ERC Executive Director Kate Scott and Fair Housing Rights Program Manager Susie McClannahan have joined discussions on radio shows to share their fair housing expertise.
Restrictions and Conditions on Assistance Animals and Their Owners Could Violate the FHA
Through a recent testing investigation, the ERC uncovered likely discriminatory behavior against people with disabilities by a housing provider operating in Maryland and Washington, DC.
Recent Testing Investigation Reveals Disability Discrimination at Arlington Apartment Complex
Through a recent testing investigation, the ERC uncovered likely discriminatory behavior against people with disabilities by a housing provider in Arlington, Virginia.
Tips for Housing Providers to Provide Equitable Service to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumers
This blog post seeks to dispel some common misconceptions and help housing providers to better serve d/Deaf and hard of hearing consumers.
