“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.
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.”
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.
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 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."
