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Fulfilling the promises of the Fair Housing Act

Posted on April 29, 2022 by fhcadmin

A note from our Associate Director, 4/29/2022 You may know that April is National Fair Housing Month, when advocates across the country celebrate the passage of the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. We’re reminded each April of the hard … Continue reading →

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Fair Housing Fact Sheets

Posted on July 5, 2016 by fhcadmin

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 →

Posted in About FHC, The Law | 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 | Comments Off

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

Posted on May 3, 2016 by fhcadmin

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 … 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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Maternity Leave and Mortgage Discrimination

Posted on July 8, 2014 by fhcadmin

In June 2011 we shared with you HUD’s press release on their landmark actions concerning maternity leave and mortgage denials or delays. That press release included the Dr. Elizabeth Budde case, which is considered to be the impetus for the flurry of maternity leave/mortgage … Continue reading →