HUD's Turner calls Waters' protest letter a political stunt'Plans to cut HUD staff and funding raise serious concerns about the future of fair and affordable housing in the U.S.
Fair housing groups sue HUD, DOGE over grant cutsThe termination of Fair Housing Initiative Program grants undermines efforts against housing discrimination and raises questions over the authority of HUD.
DC Housing Authority seeks settlement with HUD over alleged mistreatment of disabled tenantsDCHA is working to improve accessibility for disabled individuals despite ongoing allegations and legal challenges regarding compliance with housing regulations.
HUD rescinds appraisal review policiesAppraisers are concerned about resolving fair housing claims and seek due process from HUD.
HUD's Turner calls Waters' protest letter a political stunt'Plans to cut HUD staff and funding raise serious concerns about the future of fair and affordable housing in the U.S.
Fair housing groups sue HUD, DOGE over grant cutsThe termination of Fair Housing Initiative Program grants undermines efforts against housing discrimination and raises questions over the authority of HUD.
DC Housing Authority seeks settlement with HUD over alleged mistreatment of disabled tenantsDCHA is working to improve accessibility for disabled individuals despite ongoing allegations and legal challenges regarding compliance with housing regulations.
HUD rescinds appraisal review policiesAppraisers are concerned about resolving fair housing claims and seek due process from HUD.
HUD choked funding to enforce fair-housing laws. Legal aid groups may not surviveFederal funding cuts threaten fair-housing organizations critical for supporting families facing discrimination.
NYC real estate giant ghosted or lied to low income tenants in scheme exposed by undercover 'testers': lawsuitNew 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.
On his first day, President Trump reversed these fair housing protectionsDiscrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity remains a significant issue in housing.
HUD choked funding to enforce fair-housing laws. Legal aid groups may not surviveFederal funding cuts threaten fair-housing organizations critical for supporting families facing discrimination.
NYC real estate giant ghosted or lied to low income tenants in scheme exposed by undercover 'testers': lawsuitNew 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.
On his first day, President Trump reversed these fair housing protectionsDiscrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity remains a significant issue in housing.
Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting FundsFair housing organizations have sued the federal government over the abrupt cancellation of $30 million in essential grant funding.
Zillow's new AI tool aims to promote equality in housingZillow released an open-source Fair Housing Classifier to combat bias in real estate conversations powered by AI technology.
AI landlord screening tool will stop scoring low-income tenants after discrimination suitSafeRent settled a lawsuit by eliminating discriminatory AI scores for evaluating housing voucher applicants.
Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting FundsFair housing organizations have sued the federal government over the abrupt cancellation of $30 million in essential grant funding.
Zillow's new AI tool aims to promote equality in housingZillow released an open-source Fair Housing Classifier to combat bias in real estate conversations powered by AI technology.
AI landlord screening tool will stop scoring low-income tenants after discrimination suitSafeRent settled a lawsuit by eliminating discriminatory AI scores for evaluating housing voucher applicants.
Will L.A.'s Fires Permanently Disperse the Black Families of Altadena?Multigenerational families in Altadena found affordable housing and connection amidst challenges, with the Benn family's journey symbolizing broader changes in community demographics.
Disband or rebrand DEI? Three considerations for your association or firmWords evoke strong reactions, affecting relationships in advocacy work.Fair housing is an inalienable right, not based on merit.The Federal Fair Housing Act protects over 19 classes.Meritocracy is not relevant in real estate fair housing context.
NYC woman who faced eviction over 3 emotional support parrots wins $165K in federal caseA significant ruling preserves the rights of disabled tenants to keep emotional support animals, resulting in a landmark settlement for one woman's eviction case.
Emotional support and service pets: Fair and affordable for who?Landlords and housing authorities face significant fines for denying emotional support animals, emphasizing the need for better support systems for compliance.
NYC woman who faced eviction over 3 emotional support parrots wins $165K in federal caseA significant ruling preserves the rights of disabled tenants to keep emotional support animals, resulting in a landmark settlement for one woman's eviction case.
Emotional support and service pets: Fair and affordable for who?Landlords and housing authorities face significant fines for denying emotional support animals, emphasizing the need for better support systems for compliance.
'Shameful': Gov. Newsom decries Elk Grove's opposition to homeless housing, announces legal settlementElk Grove must develop low-income housing and pay legal fees to settle a lawsuit regarding housing discrimination.