Is Redfin Redlining?

Maps of excluded Redfin listings for Nassau and Suffolk
Maps of excluded Redfin listings for Nassau and Suffolk

Long Island Housing Services Joins Federal Discrimination Litigation to Stop Real Estate Redlining

Challenges Redfin’s Service Policies By Alleging Race and National Origin Discrimination

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Housing Counselor  – Foreclosure Prevention Program, Long Island Housing Services, Inc.

LIHS seeks to fill an immediate vacancy for a Housing Counselor. Successful recruit will work under direct supervision of the Foreclosure Prevention Program Manager.  The Housing Counselor will provide one-to-one HUD housing counseling and advocacy for Nassau and Suffolk homeowners who are in jeopardy of foreclosure on their primary residence.  HUD Housing Counseling and Fair Lending experience preferred, bilingual Spanish a plus, but not required. (more…)

Major Suffolk Property Owner Accused of Rampant Housing Discrimination in Class Action Suit

Complaint offers new details on alleged systemic discrimination that intentionally targeted applicants based on race, disability, and Source of Income (use of housing vouchers).

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Increasing Tenant Protections against Disability and Source of Income Discrimination at Bi-county Landlord

Long Island Housing Services, Inc. today announced a settlement agreement that requires a Long Island landlord to adopt a written policy of non-discrimination and policies for reasonable accommodations for persons with disability with service animals and emotional support animals, along with providing fair housing training to its staff. (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…)

Mastic Beach settles Racial Housing Discrimination suit with LIHS

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced today a major settlement in the case of Long Island Housing Services, Inc. v. Village of Mastic Beach (EDNY). This case against the Village of Mastic Beach, New York and Timothy Brojer, the former Village Administrator of Mastic Beach, challenged code enforcement actions of the defendants that were alleged to discriminatorily target African American renters and their landlords in violation of their constitutional rights. (more…)

LIHS receives Foreclosure Rescue Scam Prevention grant from NYS AG

A.G. Schneiderman Announces Additional $20 Million For Homeowner Protection Program, Plus New Grant Program To Prevent Foreclosure Rescue Scams, Funded Through Bank Settlements

A.G. Schneiderman Offers Tips For New Yorkers To Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams: Visit AGScamHelp.com To See If Company Is Verified; Call A.G. Helpline At 1-855-HOME-456

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