Environmental Justice Is a Key Component of Fair Housing
Environmental Racism is a systemic form of racism whereby communities of color are disproportionately exposed to and harmed by adverse environmental factors, such as air pollution, water [...]
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
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.
“Combat the Tide of Worsening Segregation”: ERC Comments on District’s Annual Action Plan
ERC submitted comments on the District's draft Annual Action Plan, noting where leaders must do more to meet residents' housing needs.
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D.C. Civil Rights Group Settles Tenant Screening Discrimination Case Against Rental Property Management Company
“Housing vouchers help level the economic playing field, particularly for communities of color, and we are pleased that AIR Property Management is taking measures to further that goal.”
ERC Encourages HUD to Reduce Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing for People with Criminal Records
The ERC applauds HUD for taking this step to increase access to affordable housing for people with criminal records by ensuring they are not unnecessarily excluded from HUD-assisted programs.
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."
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.
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.
