Family Status and Source of Income Discrimination Complaints Settled with Rockville Centre Real Estate Agency

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Continuing Market Failure means Government Must Encourage and Build Affordable Housing for our Children’s Future

Long Island Housing Services (LIHS) settled a housing discrimination complaint against Compass Greater NY LLC and Karen Elefante based on allegations of Familial Status and Source of Income Discrimination. Compass Great NY LLC is a licensed real estate company with an office in Rockville Centre, New York. Elefante is a licensed real estate agent with Compass Greater NY LLC. (more…)

Redfin Settles Lawsuit with LIHS, FHJC, & other FH Groups

Real Estate Giant to Modify Its Minimum Home Price Policy, Expanding Access to Services in Communities of Color

Today, the Long Island Housing Services, Inc. (LIHS)  and Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) joined the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and seven other fair housing organizations from throughout the country in announcing a settlement with Redfin Corporation, one of the nation’s largest real estate services companies. This settlement agreement will expand opportunities for consumers in communities of color on Long Island and across the nation. (more…)

Staff Attorney – Foreclosure Prevention Program, Long Island Housing Services, Inc.

Long Island Housing Services, Inc. seeks to fill an immediate vacancy for a licensed New York State Attorney.  The Staff Attorney will advocate and provide legal services for Nassau and Suffolk homeowners who are in jeopardy of foreclosure on their primary residence.  (more…)

LIHS joins Commitment to Consumer Protections for New Yorkers

New Yorkers for Responsible Lending (NYRL), a statewide coalition of more than 180 consumer protection and fair lending groups, reaffirmed its commitment to the goal of financial justice for all New Yorkers and pledged to be a “firewall” against any federal backsliding on consumer financial protection, fair lending and marketplace oversight under the Trump administration. Long Island Housing Services, Inc. (LIHS) is a member of the executive board of NYRL.  (more…)

Long Island Housing Services recruits Fair Housing Investigator/Counselor – Private Enforcement Program

The Fair Housing Investigator will be responsible for assisting in developing and implementing Long Island Housing Services’ private fair housing enforcement activities in conjunction with other Private Fair Housing Enforcement Program staff. Experience in interviewing, advocacy, investigations, public presentations, paralegal, and bilingual skills are desirable. Posted 12/14/16. Read more.

Long Island Housing Services Recruits Staff Attorney – Foreclosure Prevention Program

Long Island Housing Services seeks to fill an immediate vacancy for ONE (1) licensed New York State Attorney. The Attorney will advocate and provide legal services for homeowners who are in jeopardy of foreclosure in their primary residence. Posted 12/13/16  Read more.