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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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FHC Brings Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Film and Director to Ann Arbor for 20th Anniversary Event

In celebration of the Fair Housing Center’s 20th Anniversary, we invite you to join us for a special screening of the award-winning Oscar nominated documentary short, “The Barber of Birmingham,” on the evening of Wednesday, February 15th, at the Michigan Theater … Continue reading

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Settlement Reached in Fair Housing Case, The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Settlement Reached in Fair Housing Case -Fair Housing Center, feds charge racial bias at Ann Arbor complex Read the article at: ann arbor chronicle article By JUDY MCGOVERN

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New Bias Suit Filed Against Ivanhoe Apartments

FAIR HOUSING CENTER of Southeastern Michigan P.O. Box 7825 Ann Arbor, MI  48107 (734) 994-3426 (877) 979-FAIR www.fhcmichigan.org NEW BIAS SUIT FILED AGAINST IVANHOE APARTMENTS Fair Housing Center Alleges Race Discrimination FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        Contact: Pam Kisch, (734) 994-3426 July … Continue reading

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FHC v Ivanhoe House Apartments

#W08-40 FHC v Ivanhoe House Apartments Ann Arbor After several years of testing Ivanhoe Apartments for possible violations of fair housing law, the FHC filed suit against the owner and resident manager of the housing complex.  To investigate allegations of … Continue reading

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Ann Arbor Race Discrimination Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2007 For more information contact: Pamela A. Kisch, Fair Housing Center of Washtenaw County (734)994-3426 and/or Steve Tomkowiak, (248) 543-1600 Ann Arbor Race Discrimination Case: Ann Arbor Apartment Complex Has Now Been Sued Twice The Fair … Continue reading

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Salinsky v Courthouse Square

#W07-11 Salinsky v Courthouse Square Ann Arbor As a reasonable accommodation of his disability, Warren Salinsky asked Courthouse Square to move him to the 10th floor where there are no smokers.  The managers said no, but a letter from FHC … Continue reading

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Simpson v Arbor Apartments

#W07-101 Simpson v Arbor Apartments Ann Arbor Dawn Simpson told the FHC that an agent from Arbor Apartments said that she and her toddler son could not share a one bedroom apartment.  Testing, and advertising on their website supported a … Continue reading

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Fjellman v Forest Hills Cooperative

#W06-47 Fjellman v Forest Hills Cooperative Ann Arbor Forest Hills Cooperative started eviction proceeding against Gwen Fjellman based the behavior of her disabled child.  Legal Services of South Central Michigan requested that Forest Hills drop the eviction plan as a … Continue reading

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Frye v Parkway Meadows

#W04-14 Frye v Parkway Meadows Ann Arbor Carol Frye has a disability.  When she could no longer manage without a wheelchair, she made a written request to Keystone Management for a ramp to the entrance of her apartment.  She also … Continue reading

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