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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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 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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 Housing Discrimination Against People with Vouchers in DC Is Illegal! A Guide to New Protections Under the Eviction Record Sealing and Fairness in Renting Amendment Act
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted May 17, 2023

Housing Discrimination Against People with Vouchers in DC Is Illegal! A Guide to New Protections Under the Eviction Record Sealing and Fairness in Renting Amendment Act

The Eviction Record Sealing and Fairness in Renting Amendment Act strengthened protections for people with housing vouchers...

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 ERC AND LOCAL RENTER FILE FEDERAL LAWSUIT ALLEGING SOURCE OF INCOME AND RACE DISCRIMINATION AT NORTHWEST DC APARTMENT BUILDING
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted June 17, 2021

ERC AND LOCAL RENTER FILE FEDERAL LAWSUIT ALLEGING SOURCE OF INCOME AND RACE DISCRIMINATION AT NORTHWEST DC APARTMENT BUILDING

Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and a local renter filed suit to challenge Vaughan Place Apartments’ unlawful refusals to accept vouchers as a source of income to pay the rent.

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 Source of Income Discrimination Perpetuates Racial Segregation in DC
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted August 19, 2020

Source of Income Discrimination Perpetuates Racial Segregation in DC

The Housing Choice Voucher Program can and should be a tool used to desegregate DC and correct the harms done by decades of racist policy, and DCHA has made great strides to achieve this goal, [...]

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 Virginia’s New Fair Housing Protections
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted July 8, 2020

Virginia’s New Fair Housing Protections

Earlier this year, Virginia passed several exciting fair housing bills. These bills make it illegal to discriminate based on source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.

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 Impossible Minimum Income Requirements Prevent Voucher Holders from Finding Housing
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted July 18, 2019

Impossible Minimum Income Requirements Prevent Voucher Holders from Finding Housing

Minimum income requirements set by housing providers to screen out housing voucher holders are illegal source of income discrimination.

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