Housing discrimination in the United States

Multifamily NW Sues Portland Over Housing Policy

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Discrimination in the United States, Housing discrimination in the United States, Right to housing, Housing association

We cannot expect private housing providers who provide middle and high-end housing to operate as affordable housing providers with none of the protections from additional risk.

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We cannot expect private housing providers who provide middle and high-end housing to operate as affordable housing providers with none of the protections from additional risk.
Multifamily NW and its members support and believe in the importance of fair housing.
Multifamily NW provides extensive educational opportunities to Portlands housing providers on national Fair housing law.
In 2013, Metro Multifamily Housing Association became Multifamily NW to better reflect our diverse membership and affiliations.

AHF to Appeal Dismissal of Hollywood Fair Housing Lawsuit Against City of L.A., Multiple Developers

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Saturday, November 30, 2019

AHFs case asserted violations of both federal and state housing laws intended to eliminate housing discrimination, barriers to minority housing and integrated communities.

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AHFs case asserted violations of both federal and state housing laws intended to eliminate housing discrimination, barriers to minority housing and integrated communities.
AHFs lawsuit sought to enforce the federal Fair Housing Act ( FHA ) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act ( FEHA ), asserting the four Hollywood developments within a one mile radius in AHFs lawsuit were approved without providing adequate measures to ensure that the Projects would not displace protected minorities.
These fair housing laws protect minorities who are disproportionately impacted by a city policy or practice.
We respectfully disagree with Judge Drapers decision and intend to appeal his ruling in the case, said Michael Weinstein, President of AHF.

Potential Discrimination in Housing is On-Going, Possible Change to HUD Rules Could Add to the Challenge; Opines TenantScreeningUSA.com

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Articles, Disparate impact, Tenant screening, Social issues, Human behavior, Discrimination, Housing discrimination in the United States

Disparate Impact is a legal theory that is oft cited as a tool of litigating cases of discrimination, specifically in housing, as well as hiring.

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Disparate Impact is a legal theory that is oft cited as a tool of litigating cases of discrimination, specifically in housing, as well as hiring.
Disparate impact occurs when policies, practices, rules or other systems that appear to be neutral result in a disproportionate impact on a protected group.
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Recently, landlords and business lenders have allegedly been pushing to relax laws and guidance's regarding housing.
With a highly trained and experienced staff, TenantScreeningUSA.com can provide help to landlords and property managers with all their tenant screening needs.

Statement by NAREB President Donnell Williams on Increase of 3rd Quarter 2019 Black Homeownership Rate

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Civil rights and liberties, Housing discrimination in the United States, Uptick rule, Economy of the United States, United States, Economy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is cautiously encouraged about the U.S. Census Bureau's third quarter 2019 Black homeownership rate of 42.7% up from 40.6% in the previous quarter.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is cautiously encouraged about the U.S. Census Bureau's third quarter 2019 Black homeownership rate of 42.7% up from 40.6% in the previous quarter.
While all of the homeownership rates increased during this latest reporting period, the Black homeownership increase of 2.1% represented the largest uptick.
I am hopeful, however, that the boots-on-the-ground approach of NAREB and other homeownership advocates will continue to support an upward trend of Black homeownership rates into the fourth quarter 2019 and beyond.
NAREB has advocated for legislation and supported or instigated legal challenges that ensure fair housing, sustainable homeownership, and access to credit for Black Americans.

ABT EXPANDS HOUSING IMPACT WITH NEW TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

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Rockville, Md., Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abt Associates has won a three year, $16.8 million cooperative agreement grant to continue building on our work for the Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) technical assistance programs.

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Rockville, Md., Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abt Associates has won a three year, $16.8 million cooperative agreement grant to continue building on our work for the Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) technical assistance programs.
HUDs technical assistance programs help grantees, public housing agencies and tribes navigate the many housing programs and services HUD provides.
Abt and our partners have provided tens of thousands of hours of technical assistance to more than 180 programs and jurisdictions over the last few years, in programs administered by the offices of Community Planning and Development, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Housing and Public and Indian Housing.
The award provides Abt with a great opportunity to broaden the impact were making inhomelessness, community development, affordable housing and disaster recovery.

Committee hears evidence on benefit discrimination in rented housing

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Discrimination in the United States, Civil rights and liberties, Social inequality, Land law, Housing discrimination in the United States, Liberalism in the United States, Right to housing, Human behavior, Discrimination, Landlord, Behavior

No DSS: Committee to hear evidence on benefit discrimination in rented housing

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Sparked by media reports late last year of mortgage lenders restricting landlords from renting to people on benefits, the Committee began an investigation into No DSS: discrimination against benefit claimants in the housing sector.
The Committee then widened its inquiries to take in other potential forms of direct or indirect housing discrimination against benefit recipients: from the no DSS ads run by letting agents or the tech companies that promote them, to the property insurance policies that wont cover homes rented to people who claim a benefit.
Natwest Bank and then Zoopla, the property marketing search engine, soon announced policy changes in response Natwest, Zoopla act to end no DSS discrimination after Committee questions .
The landlords and tenants will provide personal testimony of their experience of discrimination against benefit recipients in housing, and what the solutions are.

Committee hears evidence on benefit discrimination in rented housing

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

No DSS: Committee to hear evidence on benefit discrimination in rented housing

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Sparked by media reports late last year of mortgage lenders restricting landlords from renting to people on benefits, the Committee began an investigation into No DSS: discrimination against benefit claimants in the housing sector.
The Committee then widened its inquiries to take in other potential forms of direct or indirect housing discrimination against benefit recipients: from the no DSS ads run by letting agents or the tech companies that promote them, to the property insurance policies that wont cover homes rented to people who claim a benefit.
Natwest Bank and then Zoopla, the property marketing search engine, soon announced policy changes in response Natwest, Zoopla act to end no DSS discrimination after Committee questions .
The landlords and tenants will provide personal testimony of their experience of discrimination against benefit recipients in housing, and what the solutions are.

Committee hears evidence on benefit discrimination in rented housing

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

No DSS: Committee to hear evidence on benefit discrimination in rented housing

Key Points:

Sparked by media reports late last year of mortgage lenders restricting landlords from renting to people on benefits, the Committee began an investigation into No DSS: discrimination against benefit claimants in the housing sector.
The Committee then widened its inquiries to take in other potential forms of direct or indirect housing discrimination against benefit recipients: from the no DSS ads run by letting agents or the tech companies that promote them, to the property insurance policies that wont cover homes rented to people who claim a benefit.
Natwest Bank and then Zoopla, the property marketing search engine, soon announced policy changes in response Natwest, Zoopla act to end no DSS discrimination after Committee questions .
The landlords and tenants will provide personal testimony of their experience of discrimination against benefit recipients in housing, and what the solutions are.