Disabilities are protected by the Fair Housing Act, and laws extend to both physical and mental impairments. Here’s what you should know about mental illness and equal opportunity in housing. The Fair Housing Act protects against a broad range of discriminatory actions, activities, and statements that might be taken to prevent a person from
Immigrants are protected against harassment and discrimination under the Fair Housing Act regardless of immigration status. Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself and your rights. To some degree, you are likely familiar with the Fair Housing Act and understand that the right to housing that’s free from discrimination is a civil
The COVID-19 pandemic has made lasting impacts on every area of life, including housing. Ensure your fair housing rights are being upheld during these unprecedented times. Ripple effects from the coronavirus pandemic have touched virtually every aspect of the world as we know it – from education and jobs to day-to-day activities, vacation plans,
Fair Housing Month reminds us to reflect on steps taken to eliminate housing discrimination, and to continue the fight for equal housing rights and eligibilities for all. Observed each year to commemorate 1968 Fair Housing Act, April is nationally recognized as Fair Housing Month. This time is one that especially reminds us that the
Public housing provides living space for low-income families and individuals across the state. Here is what you need to know about housing discrimination and public housing in Alabama. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for parties that might not
The first step to mitigating instances of domestic violence is to know which signs to look out for. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Previously, we have covered several domestic violence topics as they relate to fair housing. Now, we want to focus on the issue on a broader spectrum. Domestic violence affects
You likely know by now that the Fair Housing Act is a federal law that prohibits discrimination by landlords, lenders, owners and managers against tenants. The Fair Housing Act sets standards and guidelines for housing discrimination regarding race, color, familial status, religion, gender, disabilities, and national origin. But to what extent does the FHA
In 2018, the Fair Housing Act – a law which protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities – celebrated its 50th anniversary. When first established in 1968, the historic legislation marked the nation’s commitment to equal opportunities
Lending discrimination occurs when a lender (bank or otherwise) makes an adverse action against someone based on a protected class -- groups protected from discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, every U.S. citizen is a member of some protected class. When
The National Fair Housing Alliance is the only national organization dedicated solely to ending discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, age, religion, and sexual orientation in housing across the United States. As they do on an annual basis, NFHA recently released their 2019 report on fair housing trends. The complete report contains
