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 ERC Alleges Discriminatory Housing Practices by D.C. Housing Provider, Files Legal Action to Ensure Equal Access
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted April 23, 2025

ERC Alleges Discriminatory Housing Practices by D.C. Housing Provider, Files Legal Action to Ensure Equal Access

ERC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure that The MO comes into compliance with District requirements for equitable tenant screening policies.

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 Webinars, Expos, and Workshops, Oh My! Check Out ERC’s Fair Housing Month Events.
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted March 26, 2025

Webinars, Expos, and Workshops, Oh My! Check Out ERC’s Fair Housing Month Events.

We’re excited to announce our biggest slate of events ever, featuring Know Your Rights webinars, in-person resource fairs, and more.

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 Equal Rights Center Files Accessible Design and Construction Complaints Against Properties in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted February 5, 2025

Equal Rights Center Files Accessible Design and Construction Complaints Against Properties in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore

"It’s obscene that developers continue to shirk their responsibility to provide accessible housing, and I’m hopeful these actions will bring them into compliance."

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 Accessible housing is the law! Be on the lookout for violations.
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By Equal Rights Center
In Accessibility, Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted January 6, 2025

Accessible housing is the law! Be on the lookout for violations.

This blog seeks to educate people with disabilities about the FHA’s requirements so they can identify and report possible violations.

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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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 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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 Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against Kettler Management Over Rampant Source of Income Discrimination at Multiple D.C. Properties
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted September 12, 2023

Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against Kettler Management Over Rampant Source of Income Discrimination at Multiple D.C. Properties

"The ERC's investigation has revealed outrageous barriers for voucher holders trying to rent homes at Kettler managed properties."

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 COURT DENIES DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS TO DISMISS: Equal Rights Center Has Standing to Sue Under the D.C. Consumer Protections Procedures Act and the D.C. Human Rights Act
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted September 8, 2023

COURT DENIES DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS TO DISMISS: Equal Rights Center Has Standing to Sue Under the D.C. Consumer Protections Procedures Act and the D.C. Human Rights Act

"The ERC firmly believes that the burden of uncovering and eliminating discrimination should not be placed on victims of discrimination alone..."

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 Equal Rights Center & WC Smith Reach Agreement to Address Fair Housing Concerns Related to Criminal Records Screening in Washington, DC
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted August 2, 2023

Equal Rights Center & WC Smith Reach Agreement to Address Fair Housing Concerns Related to Criminal Records Screening in Washington, DC

Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and WC Smith announced they have entered into a cooperation agreement in which WC Smith will proactively address fair housing concerns raised by the ERC [...]

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