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HUD Files Fair Housing Complaint Against Facebook
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) filed a complaint on 8/13/2018 against Facebook for violating the Fair Housing Act. Read HUD’s complaint against Facebook. According to the press release, HUD claims that Facebook enables advertisers to control … Continue reading
Fair Housing Laws Protect Immigrants, Refugees, and People of All Religious Faiths
State and federal fair housing laws prohibit discrimination based on national origin and religion. In our eight-county service area, Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and Ypsilanti all have “policies related to diversity, welcoming and immigration.” For a complete list of all … Continue reading
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Tagged Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan, ICE, immigration, immigration status, national origin, refugee, religion
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Fair Housing Fact Sheets
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged assistance animal, disability, emotional support animal, fact sheet, facts, maternity leave, mortgage, mortgage discrimination, pregnancy, reasonable accommodation, reasonable modification, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation
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New Rule Bans Landlords from Blanket Denials Based on Criminal Background
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged criminal background, disability, fair housing, housing, HUD, national origin, race, reasonable accommodation, US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged #ADA25, Americans with Disabilities Act, disability, Disability Rights
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