The Regional Fair Housing Plan Is Here! Submit a Comment.
Submit a comment to help local governments optimize their efforts to promote affordable, fair, and integrated housing.
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.
Meet Halle Ostoyich, the ERC’s New Intake Coordinator
Halle joined the ERC in August and plunged into her role assisting DC-area residents facing possible housing discrimination.
Arbitrary Limits on Number of People Who Can Live in a Home May Discriminate
One form of familial status discrimination involves restricting the number of individuals that can live in a home.
Know Your Rights: Long Covid, Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations
Individuals experiencing long Covid may qualify for protection under the Fair Housing Act.
Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation: Sheryll Cashin’s Keynote Presentation
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...
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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Making Waves: Members Meeting Recap
Thanks to all who made waves with us last week at our virtual members meeting!
You Can Help Advance Fair Housing in the Region!
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and eight local government partners have launched a survey to collect feedback from residents.
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.
