Tag Archives: sexual orientation

HUD: We Will Now Fully Enforce FHA to Prohibit LGBT Discrimination

Posted on February 18, 2021 by fhcadmin

Sexual orientation and gender identity are now officially included in “sex” discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. While our office has been acting under this assumption for decades, we both applaud and are hopeful for what this official declaration means … 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 →

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HUD Study Confirms Equality Still Needed

Posted on June 21, 2013 by fhcadmin

Discriminatory Treatment Found Towards LGBT Community in Housing Market Continue reading →

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Fact Sheet on HUD’s Equal Access Rule

Posted on June 12, 2013 by fhcadmin

In March, 2012, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released new regulations to ensure equality for LGBT people in housing. HUD published a rule (discussed here previously) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status … Continue reading →

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Associate Director Presents at HUD-FHEO Training

Posted on June 11, 2013 by fhcadmin

On Tuesday, May 22nd, Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan Associate Director Kristen Cuhran presented at the “Fair Housing Region V 2013 FHAP Partnership Training” held at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Ms. Cuhran was part of a panel … Continue reading →