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Michigan Radio Interviews FHC’s Kristen Cuhran
New Michigan Radio Series Looks at Legal LGBT Discrimination in Michigan – FHC staff Kristen Cuhran interviewed. Continue reading
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Tagged discrimination, gender identity, housing, LGBT, Michigan Radio, sexual harrassment, sexual orientation, tester, testing
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FHC Newsletter, April 2013
The FHC’s April, 2013, newsletter was mailed out last week. Click here to read it now. Highlights include: Justice for people with disabilities, FHC & EMU’s Academic Service-Learning Program, Cases filed and cases settled, Support the FHC- get a facial! If … Continue reading
An Important Step for Equal Opportunity
Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a final rule to standardize implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s discriminatory effects standard (HUD Press Release). Included in this rule is a confirmation that the Fair Housing Act … Continue reading
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Tagged disparate impact, US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Ann Arbor Landlord Sued for Discrimination Against Children
Ann Arbor: A University of Florida professor has filed a federal lawsuit against Tree City Properties and owner Catherine Alawi stating that she was denied the rental of a two-bedroom apartment because she has two children. Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Arbor, familial status, Tree City Properties
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HUD Enforces LGBT Rule for First Time
In a historic move, the Office of Housing and Urban Development settled its first action against a lender regarding the Equal Access Rule. The Rule (Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity) “prohibits … Continue reading
Okemos Landlord Settles Claim Alleging Discrimination Against Family With Four Children
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan (877) 979-FAIR info@fhcmichigan.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday December 10, 2012 Contact: Pam Kisch (734) 994-3426, Attorney Jonathan Weber (734) 323-2535 $10,500 Settlement Adds to Total of More Than $1.7 Million Won by Fair … Continue reading
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Tagged discrimination, familial status, Hargraves, Ingham, Okemos
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East Lansing Housing Advocates Training- Special Rate!
The Fair Housing Center will be holding its Housing Advocates Training (HAT) on December 4, and a Welfare Policy Seminar (WPS) on December 5, 2012, in East Lansing. We’re offering a special discounted rate of $75.00 for two people (normally $65 a person). Registration has … Continue reading
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FHC Launches New Ad Campaign
FHC Launches New Ad Campaign Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, fair housing center of southeastern michigan
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FHC Director to Receive Service Award
We are pleased to announce that FHC Director Pamela Kisch will be honored at the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit‘s 15th annual Fair Housing Leadership Awards Reception. This event honors ”persons or firms in the housing industry who have taken significant actions in … Continue reading
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Tagged Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, Pam Kisch, tester, testing
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DOJ: Not Okay to Just Claim “Senior Housing”
DOJ: You can’t just claim senior housing- you have to follow the guidelines. Santa Rosa homeowners assoc. pays $49,000. Continue reading
