Tag Archives: housing discrimination

Criminal Background and Housing Info

Posted on January 6, 2021 by fhcadmin

“We have a ‘no felony’ policy.” “If you served time in the last 20 years, we won’t take you.” “We don’t even look at an application if you have a criminal record.” “Arrested? You can’t live here.” If you’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Essay by 15-year-old Spurs Change in East Lansing

Posted on March 8, 2018 by fhcadmin

We were so impressed by the words of this young man in East Lansing, we just had to share. Fifteen-year-old Alex Hosey wrote an essay about housing discrimination and ideas on how to draw attention to the issue. The essay, which has now spurred city officials … Continue reading →

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Dates Set for Housing Advocates Training

Posted on July 27, 2017 by fhcadmin

Housing Advocates Training is designed to help social service professionals gain a working knowledge of fair housing law, landlord/tenant law, and housing subsidy programs. Housing Advocates Training will be held on Tuesday, September 19th from 9:15-5 PM. Welfare Policy Seminar … Continue reading →

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FHC Launches New Sexual Harassment Awareness Campaign

Posted on August 10, 2015 by fhcadmin

The Fair Housing Center has launched a campaign titled Shine a Light to bring public awareness to the issue of sexual harassment and housing. Sexual harassment – such as unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other unwelcome verbal or physical … Continue reading →

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