We Stand for Justice
George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. These are among the latest in a long list of names—both well known and unknown—of black Americans unjustifiably killed (even murdered) either by police or by private citizens with police acquiescence. In each case, the victim’s primary—often only—“crime” was simply being black. It’s hard to imagine a graver injustice... Read More
COVID-19 & Fair Housing Disability Protections
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an extraordinary impact on tenants across North Carolina, especially for people with disabilities. Below are some answers to common questions about the virus and housing discrimination: Is COVID-19 a disability under the Fair Housing Act? Although much remains unknown about COVID-19, people currently suffering from COVID-19, those who have a... Read More
Fair Housing Sex Discrimination Settlement
Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Fair Housing Project recently resolved a housing discrimination complaint filed against a private landlord on behalf of a female victim of domestic violence. The complaint alleged that the landlord treated our client less favorably than her husband, even though a court had found that she was the victim of domestic... Read More
Fair Housing Familial Status Discrimination Settlement
Earlier this month, the National Fair Housing Alliance announced a settlement agreement with Independence Place of Charlotte, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg housing provider, resolving a familial status housing discrimination complaint. The settlement agreement will increase housing assistance funds available to low-income families in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. The complaint alleged that Independence Place of Charlotte advertised the property... Read More