Tag Archives: Fair Housing Act
Courts splitting over Fair Housing protection
With the increasing number of seniors, more courts are weighing in on --and disagreeing-- whether the federal Fair Housing Act provides protection to LGBT people seeking admission to senior communities.
Good appeals court ruling for renters, seniors
In an important preliminary matter, a federal appeals panel Monday said a landlord has an obligation to ensure that tenants do not harass other tenants because of their sexual orientation.
New ad campaign promotes equal access to housing for LGBTs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it is launching a national media campaign to promote equal access to housing regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, among other characteristics.
LGBT housing bill faces long odds
Three weeks before the end of a session of Congress may seem an odd time to introduce any new bills, much less one dealing with always-contentious LGBT civil rights. But three representatives introduced a bill 12/8 that would better protect
HUD clarifies LGBT housing discrimination protections
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new guidance to help LGBT people who encounter discrimination in housing. Two LGBT leaders familiar with housing issues say the move is “very significant” and “much needed.”
The Fair Housing rush: Three bills now pending
Three U.S. representatives have introduced separate bills in the past week designed to protect LGBT people from discrimination in housing. The flurry of interest comes when more popular LGBT bills are still awaiting critical votes and during an election year
