I know I have written about this before, but a housing provider in Wyoming was just charged with familial status discrimination pursuant to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) related to
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Information on and Compliance with the FHA
The Fair Housing Defense blog, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal issues related to the Fair Housing Act and housing discrimination. It covers topics such as reasonable accommodations for disabilities, including emotional support animals, and the impact of federal guidance and regulations on housing providers. The blog addresses challenges in screening applicants, including criminal background checks and their potential disparate impact. It also discusses fair housing compliance in the context of sexual harassment claims, lease terminations, and pandemic-related housing concerns. The blog provides updates on settlements, regulatory changes, and best practices for landlords and property managers to navigate fair housing laws.
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HUD Charges Buffalo, NY Property Owner With Disability Discrimination Related to an Assistance Animal
In a press release issued a couple of weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) charged a New York property owner with discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) asserting that the owner failed to permit…
HUD Files Familial Status Discrimination Charge Against the City of Arlington, Texas
In a charge that demonstrates the perils of acting even in what is perceived to solve a need, the City of Arlington, Texas has now been sued by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) related to their…
Retaliation and the Fair Housing Act
I suspect I have mentioned this before, but it keeps coming up. In addition to the seven protected classes (race, national origin, color, religion, sex, familial status, and disability) in the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), there is another cause…
Fair Housing and Elections
All right. A couple of readers have asked me to comment on the November 2020 presidential election and what, if anything, the election may mean for fair housing. While I desperately try to avoid politics here at the Fair Housing…
HUD Settles Two Fair Housing Act Cases: One for $8,000 and One for $6,000
In separate releases issued earlier today, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) announced that it settled two housing discrimination matters: one from California for $6,000 and one from Hawaii for $8,000. In the California case, the complainants…
COVID-19: CDC Issues Pandemic Economic Hardship Eviction Hold Until The End of 2020
In a bit of a surprise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just issued a nationwide order halting many pandemic-related residential evictions through the end of 2020. At first glance, the order looks to cover more than 40…
Some Additional COVID-19 Related Questions and Answers
A couple of (well, four) quick pandemic-centric questions today:
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HUD Settles Three Housing Discrimination Cases From Arkansas for $51,000
Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) announced it resolved three fair housing cases from Arkansas, settling allegations that the owners and property management company discriminated against a number of residents because of their national origin.…
Update on Residential Evictions in the COVID Era
I get questions from time to time about the status of evictions during the pandemic. In short, there are no easy answers and guidance changes monthly (or even weekly). Displacing anyone from their home is unpleasant at any time. And…