Fair Housing Month is a great opportunity to celebrate the anniversary of the 1968 Fair Housing Act’s passage and reflect on what still needs to be done to fully realize the law’s stated goals of eliminating housing discrimination and residential… Continue Reading Fair Housing Month Keynote Event | April 27, 2021 | Highlights
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Comments and Sign-On Letters
Letter Re: Re: Special Purpose Credit Programs and the Fair Housing Act May 10, 2021 Letter Re: Docket No. CFPB-2021-0003, Qualified Mortgage Definition under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z): General QM Loan Definition; Delay of Mandatory Compliance Date… Continue Reading Comments and Sign-On Letters
NFHA Announces New Vice President of Programs and Associate Director of Communications
For Immediate Release January 31, 2020 Contact: Izzy Woodruff | 202-898-1661 | IWoodruff@nationalfairhousing.org Nicole Turner-Ridley The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Turner-Ridley as Vice President of Programs. Nicole will report to Lisa Rice,… Continue Reading NFHA Announces New Vice President of Programs and Associate Director of Communications
Judge Denies Bank of America’s Motion to Dismiss in Critical Fair Housing Lawsuit
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 18, 2019Contact: Jessica Aiwuyor | 202-898-1661 | jaiwuyor@nationalfairhousing.org Today in Maryland, a federal judge denied Bank of America and Safeguard’s motions to dismiss a fair housing lawsuit concerning housing discrimination against communities of color. In June 2018,… Continue Reading Judge Denies Bank of America’s Motion to Dismiss in Critical Fair Housing Lawsuit
Cashauna Hill testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services Hearing
NFHA Board member and Executive Director of The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Cashauna Hill testifies before the Committee on Financial Services Hearing: “The Fair Housing Act: Reviewing Efforts to Eliminate Discrimination and Promote Opportunity in Housing.”
Additional AFFH References
For Further Reference: Department of Housing and Urban Development materials: final rule (and guidance), including rule preamble providing overview of AFFH caselaw and process of rule formulation. Assessments of Fair Housing by City. Compilation of AFHs and AIs by Justin… Continue Reading Additional AFFH References
Responsible Advertising: Understanding the Impact of the Fair Housing Act on Advertising
The content in this web article is for education purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice as it is intended for information purposes only. Please contact professional counsel for legal advice and legal questions pertaining to your… Continue Reading Responsible Advertising: Understanding the Impact of the Fair Housing Act on Advertising
Publicando responsablemente: Entendiendo el impacto de la ley de vivienda justa en la publicación de anuncios
El contenido de este artículo web es sólo con fines de educación. No debe interpretarse como asesoramiento legal ya que está previsto para fines de información solamente. Póngase en contacto con asesoría profesional para el asesoramiento jurídico y cuestiones legales sobre sus… Continue Reading Publicando responsablemente: Entendiendo el impacto de la ley de vivienda justa en la publicación de anuncios
The National Fair Housing Alliance Submits Comments on HUD’s Announcement to Suspend the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule
March 7, 2018 — Yesterday, the National Fair Housing Alliance submitted a letter opposing HUD’s announcement on January 5, 2018 that effectively suspended implementation of the agency’s 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation. The letter outlines a number of reasons… Continue Reading The National Fair Housing Alliance Submits Comments on HUD’s Announcement to Suspend the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule
National Fair Housing Alliance Settles Disparate Impact Lawsuit with Travelers Indemnity Company
For Immediate Release February 23, 2018 Contact: Shanti Abedin | (202) 898-1661 | sabedin@nationalfairhousing.org National Fair Housing Alliance Settles Disparate Impact Lawsuit with Travelers Indemnity Company Washington, D.C. – The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) announced today that it has… Continue Reading National Fair Housing Alliance Settles Disparate Impact Lawsuit with Travelers Indemnity Company