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$40,000 FAIR HOUSING WIN: PIT BULL SUPPORT ANIMAL REUNITED WITH OWNER

December 21, 2016 | Categories: Press Release | Tags: assistance animal, disability, Disability Rights, East Bay Manufactured Home Community, Emotional Support Animal, Fenton, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Pit Bull, Steve Tomkowiak

Denise Cox and her mother, Marcia Gooding, have accepted $40,000 to settle their fair housing case against Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and East Bay Manufactured Home Community in Fenton. Ms. Gooding contacted the Fair Housing Center on July 13, 2016, to report that she had been given an ultimatum by East Bay – get rid […]

Fair Housing Fact Sheets

July 5, 2016 | Categories: About FHC, Fair Housing Law | Tags: assistance animal, disability, Emotional Support Animal, fact sheet, facts, maternity leave, mortgage, mortgage discrimination, pregnancy, Reasonable Accommodation, reasonable modification, sex, Sexual Harassment, sexual orientation

We are pleased to announce the release of the following fair housing fact sheets. Feel free to distribute these materials. Questions? Call us at 877-979-3247. Disability Discrimination FHC Assistance Animal Fact Sheet FHC Reasonable Accommodation Fact Sheet FHC Reasonable Modification Fact Sheet Sex Discrimination FHC Mortgage Lending and Pregnancy Fact Sheet FHC Sexual Harassment Fact Sheet FHC Sexual Orientation […]

Fair Housing Center responds to “No Section 8” policy in Ypsilanti Township, MI

May 3, 2016 | Categories: News | Tags: disability, Disparate Impact Claim, Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan, familial status, housing voucher, HUD, race, Section 8, sex, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ypsilanti Township

The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan has filed a new discrimination complaint against the Charter Township of Ypsilanti. You can read the housing complaint here. Related MLive articles: First-of-its-kind plan bans section 8 housing, limits rentals in new Ypsilanti Township developments Ypsilanti Township bans section 8 housing, limits rentals in new subdivision […]

New Rule Bans Landlords from Blanket Denials Based on Criminal Background

April 13, 2016 | Categories: Fair Housing Law, News, Press Release | Tags: criminal background, disability, fair housing, housing, HUD, national origin, race, Reasonable Accommodation, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan PO Box 7825, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (877) 979-FAIR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Press Release PDF April 12, 2016 For more information, contact: Kristen Cuhran, (877) 979-3247 New Rule Bans Landlords from Blanket Denials Based on Criminal Background On April 4, 2016, the United States Department of Housing and Urban […]

Housing Resources for Veterans

November 11, 2015 | Categories: About FHC | Tags: disability, Disability Rights, Fair Housing Act, military, veteran

Under the Fair Housing Act, it’s illegal to deny housing or discriminate against someone based on his or her disability, sex, race, color, national origin, familial status, or religion. Although federal fair housing law does not prohibit discrimination solely based on a veteran’s status, some veterans face discrimination because of a physical or mental/emotional disability.

25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 29, 2015 | Categories: Fair Housing Law | Tags: #ADA25, Americans with Disabilities Act, disability, Disability Rights

This week marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, and transportation. It also put into effect accessible design standards for new or remodeled buildings. The ADA has (and continues to) changed the structure of America, removing barriers […]

Wheelchair User Fights Back: Federal Lawsuit Filed

October 1, 2014 | Categories: About FHC, Press Release | Tags: disability, discrimination, fair housing center of southeastern michigan, Federal Court, Hartland, Hartland Meadows, lawsuit, Livingston County, Tomkowiak

Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan (877) 979-FAIR, info@fhcmichigan.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Discrimination Lawsuit Filed: Wheelchair User Demands Sidewalk Access Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Fair Housing Center Settles Ann Arbor Disability Case for $39,500

June 28, 2013 | Categories: About FHC, News, Press Release | Tags: disability, fair housing center of southeastern michigan, HUD, Renaissance Community Homes, Scio Farms Estates, Sun Community Homes, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan (877) 979-FAIR, info@fhcmichigan.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2013, Ann Arbor MI For more information contact: Pamela A. Kisch (877) 979-3247 FAIR HOUSING CENTER SETTLES ANN ARBOR DISABILITY CASE FOR $39,500 “LIVE-IN” LEASING POLICY UNFAIRLY APPLIED, DISCRIMINATES AGAINST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ANN ARBOR – The Fair Housing Center (FHC) of […]

FHC Newsletter, April 2013

April 30, 2013 | Categories: About FHC, News | Tags: disability, familial status, FHC, newsletter

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 you’d like to receive the print version of this or future newsletters, please send your […]

Woodcrest Condominiums Pays $40,000 to Settle Housing Discrimination Case

March 19, 2010 | Categories: About FHC, Press Release | Tags: disability, familial status, Monroe, race, Woodcrest Condominium

Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan PO Box 7825 Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (877) 979-FAIR www.fhcmichigan.org info@fhcmichigan.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 19, 2010 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Kisch (877) 979-FAIR or Jonathan Weber (734) 323-2535 WOODCREST CONDOMINIUMS PAYS $40,000 TO SETTLE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION CASE Ann Arbor: Condominium buyer James Newby, sellers Sarah and Joshua […]