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Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

Racial bias in home appraisal is a significant issue impacting property values for Black homeowners.
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Audit reveals many housing discrimination cases were lost or mishandled

The New York State Division of Human Rights inadequately handled housing discrimination cases, resulting in lost cases and improperly investigated complaints.

Tenants and critics react to historic housing discrimination settlement

Historic settlement against Parkchester Preservation Management highlights the fight against housing discrimination in NYC, with a $1 million fine and new housing opportunities.

NYC housing discrimination consists of numerous tactics brokers and landlords use, new survey finds

Rental assistance program participants in New York face significant discrimination from landlords and brokers demanding illegal fees and deposits.

Audit reveals many housing discrimination cases were lost or mishandled

The New York State Division of Human Rights inadequately handled housing discrimination cases, resulting in lost cases and improperly investigated complaints.

Tenants and critics react to historic housing discrimination settlement

Historic settlement against Parkchester Preservation Management highlights the fight against housing discrimination in NYC, with a $1 million fine and new housing opportunities.

NYC housing discrimination consists of numerous tactics brokers and landlords use, new survey finds

Rental assistance program participants in New York face significant discrimination from landlords and brokers demanding illegal fees and deposits.
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#section-8-vouchers

Report: Widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in CA

California faces widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants, with over 200 landlords refusing rental contracts according to an undercover investigation.

Investigation finds widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in SF, Oakland, San Jose

There is widespread discrimination against California tenants using Section 8 housing vouchers, with over 200 landlords refusing rentals.

Big-name brokerages among those accused of income-based discrimination in California

California's housing discrimination law aims to protect Section 8 voucher holders, yet widespread violations persist among real estate firms.

Opinion: NYC Can't Solve Its Housing Crisis Without Addressing Voucher Discrimination

Opening the Section 8 waitlist is crucial, but addressing discrimination against voucher holders needs more resources.

Report: Widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in CA

California faces widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants, with over 200 landlords refusing rental contracts according to an undercover investigation.

Investigation finds widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in SF, Oakland, San Jose

There is widespread discrimination against California tenants using Section 8 housing vouchers, with over 200 landlords refusing rentals.

Big-name brokerages among those accused of income-based discrimination in California

California's housing discrimination law aims to protect Section 8 voucher holders, yet widespread violations persist among real estate firms.

Opinion: NYC Can't Solve Its Housing Crisis Without Addressing Voucher Discrimination

Opening the Section 8 waitlist is crucial, but addressing discrimination against voucher holders needs more resources.
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#new-york-city

My Co-op Banned My E-Bike, Which I Need. Can They Do That?

Co-op boards can enforce safety rules regarding e-bike usage despite personal needs for accommodation.

NYC real estate giant ghosted or lied to low income tenants in scheme exposed by undercover 'testers': lawsuit

New York City real estate company faced lawsuit for discriminating against renters using housing vouchers.
The Parkoff Organization allegedly treated wealthy applicants more favorably than those with housing vouchers.

My Co-op Banned My E-Bike, Which I Need. Can They Do That?

Co-op boards can enforce safety rules regarding e-bike usage despite personal needs for accommodation.

NYC real estate giant ghosted or lied to low income tenants in scheme exposed by undercover 'testers': lawsuit

New York City real estate company faced lawsuit for discriminating against renters using housing vouchers.
The Parkoff Organization allegedly treated wealthy applicants more favorably than those with housing vouchers.
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#affordable-housing

Opinion: Will Kamala Harris's or Donald Trump's 2025 housing agenda add sneeze-guard protection to the economy?

The U.S. housing market's instability poses risks to the economy, underscoring the need for proactive intervention in affordable housing.

Australia will create affordable housing for trans women in first-of-its-kind initiative - LGBTQ Nation

Sydney to provide unique affordable housing for transgender women.

Opinion: Will Kamala Harris's or Donald Trump's 2025 housing agenda add sneeze-guard protection to the economy?

The U.S. housing market's instability poses risks to the economy, underscoring the need for proactive intervention in affordable housing.

Australia will create affordable housing for trans women in first-of-its-kind initiative - LGBTQ Nation

Sydney to provide unique affordable housing for transgender women.
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Landlord threatens to evict firefighter, his family because of second baby, feds say

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against a landlord for discriminating against a couple expecting a child, highlighting serious issues of tenant rights.

City settles with Parkchester housing management for $1M in discrimination suit - Bronx Times

Settlement addresses discrimination against voucher users in housing.
Parkchester must provide units for renters with subsidies.
Management to improve staff training on housing law.
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Woman with three emotional-support parrots scores $165G in NYC co-op battle

The co-op board must pay $165,000 to a tenant for evicting her over emotional-support parrots, highlighting housing discrimination issues.

It costs moreto live in cities with LGBTQ+ protections: Redfin

Homebuyers in states with LGBTQ+ protections face significantly higher housing costs.

LA to Consider Ban for Criminal Checks on Housing Applicants

Landlords may be prohibited from using renters' criminal history for housing decisions.
Proposed fair chance housing ordinance aims to prevent discrimination based on criminal records.

Rural America Is in the Midst of an Eviction Crisis

Black rural Americans impacted by redlining and discrimination in lending.
Southern Black rural counties experience higher eviction filing rates than white counterparts.

Column: Baseball legend Willie Mays instrumental in California fight against housing discrimination

Willie Mays, a legendary baseball player, indirectly helped outlaw housing discrimination in California through his experiences in San Francisco.
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