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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..."
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...
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.
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."
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..."
