The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is charging Facebook with violating the Fair Housing Act by encouraging, enabling, and causing housing discrimination through the company’s advertising platform. Read HUD’s Charge against Facebook. (more…)
Brookhaven Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 5/7/19
Fair Housing Discussion 4/30/19
Tuesday, April 30th from 10am-1pm. Attend a discussion with the New York State Division of Human Rights on protections against discrimination in housing. This event is FREE and open to the public at St. Joseph’s College Auditorium, 155 West Roe Blvd., Patchogue, NY 11772. RSVP: RSVP@dhr.ny.gov or 718-741-8301. (more…)
LIHS resolves another Source of Income Complaint
Michelle’s speech tour de force
HUD and DOJ launch Public Awareness campaign against Sexual Harassment in Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today released a public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness of housing-related sexual harassment and to reach persons who are victimized by it. (more…)
LIHS ED Wilder on WCNY
Fair Housing Accessibility Design & Construction Training 4/24/18
…as part of a month of events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Sign up here. (more…)
Increasing Tenant Protections against Disability and Source of Income Discrimination at Bi-county Landlord
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. today announced a settlement agreement that requires a Long Island landlord to adopt a written policy of non-discrimination and policies for reasonable accommodations for persons with disability with service animals and emotional support animals, along with providing fair housing training to its staff. (more…)
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