The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today released a public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness of housing-related sexual harassment and to reach persons who are victimized by it. (more…)
NFHA on Dr. Carson’s testimony for HUD Secretary
National Fair Housing Alliance Statement on the Hearing and Testimony of Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary-Designate for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The fair housing community is more hopeful today about U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development‘s (HUD’s) continued support of fair housing after hearing the testimony of Dr. Ben Carson before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Prior to today’s testimony, Dr. Carson had expressed views that seemed to disparage the disparate impact doctrine and the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing provision of the Fair Housing Act, two fundamental elements of fair housing law. Those views left many wondering if he would be willing to fully enforce the Fair Housing Act. (more…)
LIHS v Ben-Art Realty Source of Income Complaint Settled!
Fair Housing Agency Settles Source of Income and Disability Lawsuits Charging Discrimination by Management Company
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. (“LIHS”) today announced a settlement agreement that resolves complaints filed with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and the Nassau County Commission on Human Rights (“CHR”) against Ben-Art Realty Corporation, a real estate management company with multiple properties in Nassau County and an additional property in Suffolk County. (more…)
LIHS v Ben-Art Realty Source of Income Complaint Settled!
Bohemia, New York — October 4, 2016— Long Island Housing Services, Inc. (“LIHS”) today announced a settlement agreement that resolves complaints filed with the United States Department of Housing and Urban ….Read More
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