For persons living at or below the poverty level, access to affordable housing can sometimes mean the difference between homelessness and having a safe, affordable place to live. Some government-subsidized …
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NCHFA, “Fair Housing and Tenant Selection Policy” (2018)
Issue Spotlight: Leveling the Playing Field for People with Disabilities
Many apartment complexes have “first-come, first-served” parking policies. And, to most, such policies seem reasonable. These policies do not on their face treat anyone differently: whoever gets to the space …
Legal Aid of NC & Universal Design Institute Help Hundreds of Families Obtain Accessibility Modifications
RALEIGH, May 15, 2018 – Over 250 low income families with disabilities in four states have obtained accessibility modifications to their homes and apartments as a result of a project …
Hickory, NC, Apartment Complex Settles Complaint Alleging Disability Discrimination
RALEIGH, February 5, 2018 – Legal Aid of North Carolina announced that the owner and former and current managers of an apartment complex in Hickory, NC, had settled a housing …
Wake County Settles Complaint Alleging Disability Discrimination in Housing Program
On December 5, 2017, Legal Aid of North Carolina announced that it had settled a federal discrimination complaint filed against Wake County Human Services on behalf of a disabled woman who received …
NC State University Settles Complaint Alleging Disability Discrimination in Student Housing
RALEIGH, October 11, 2017 – Legal Aid of North Carolina announced today that it had recently settled a federal discrimination complaint filed against North Carolina State University on behalf of …
Auman v NCSU Press Release 10-11-2017
People Living with Mental Disabilities Face Significant Rental Housing Discrimination, HUD Study Finds
According to a report released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on September 5, 2017, persons living with mental disabilities (MD) face significant housing discrimination in …
Fair Housing Project Celebrates its 6th Year, $5.25 Million Won for Victims of Discrimination
RALEIGH, April 28, 2017 – When fair housing advocates gather for Raleigh’s 14th Annual Fair Housing Conference on April 28, they will have much to celebrate: national Fair Housing Month, …