Join Legal Aid of North Carolina and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations for a free webinar on fair housing law and tenant’s rights on September 23, 2020. While the webinar is free, advanced registration is required. The Fair Housing Act and Tenant’s Rights Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:00 – 11:30 am This program will cover the following …
News
Fair Housing Groups Reach Settlement Expanding Housing Opportunities for Families with Children
On September 14, 2020, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI), the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM), the Fair Housing Project of Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC), and the Lexington Fair Housing Council announced a conciliation agreement with Pierce Education Properties to expand fair housing opportunities for families with children. Pierce …
CDC Nationwide Eviction Moratorium Takes Effect
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has ordered the nationwide suspension of certain residential evictions for nonpayment of rent, fees, and other charges. The order takes effect on September 4, 2020, and lasts through December 31, 2020. It is estimated that the moratorium could apply to as many as 40 million tenants across the …
Free Fair Housing Webinar for Raleigh Residents
Join Legal Aid of North Carolina and the Raleigh Fair Housing Hearing Board for a free webinar on fair housing law and tenant’s rights on September 8, 2020. While the webinar is free, advanced registration is required. Click here to register. Fair Housing Act & Tenant’s Rights Webinar Tuesday, September 8, 2020 6:00 p.m. – …
Fair Housing Webinar in Spanish for Raleigh Residents – Taller en Español Sobre Discriminación en las Viviendas para Residentes de Raleigh
[English Below] Únase con Ayuda Legal de Carolina del Norte para un taller en línea sobre la ley de equidad de vivienda el 9 de Septiembre de 2020. Este es un taller gratuito, pero se requiere registro anticipado. Regístrese aquí. Esta presentación se realizará en español. La Ley de Equidad de Vivienda Taller en Línea: …
Fair Housing Webinar in Spanish for Durham Residents – Taller en Español Sobre Discriminación en las Viviendas para Residentes de Durham
[English Below] Únase con Ayuda Legal de Carolina del Norte y La División de Relaciones Humanas de la Ciudad de Durham para un taller en línea sobre la ley de equidad de vivienda y derechos de inquilinos el 3 de Septiembre de 2020. Este es un taller gratuito, pero se requiere registro anticipado. Regístrese aquí. …
Fair Housing and Criminal Background Screening Guide: Public Housing and Section 8 Vouchers
The guidance below describes how a criminal record may affect applicants and tenants in North Carolina who live in subsidized housing. Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) operate a number of subsidized housing programs in North Carolina, including public housing and Housing Choice (“Section 8”) Vouchers. This guidance applies to Public Housing Authorities and Section 8 Housing …
Fair Housing and Criminal Background Screening Guide: Low Income Housing Tax Credit Properties
The guidance below describes how a criminal record may affect applicants and tenants at North Carolina apartment communities built with Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Apartment owners and management companies may conduct a criminal background check on each adult member of a household. They may also use the results of the check to determine whether …
Free Fair Housing Webinar for Concord, Kannapolis, and Cabarrus County Residents
Join Legal Aid of North Carolina, the City of Kannapolis, the City of Concord, and Cabarrus County for a free webinar on fair housing law and tenant’s rights on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 12:00 pm. While the webinar is free, advanced registration is required. The Fair Housing Act and Tenant’s Rights Thursday, August 6, …
Free Fair Housing Webinar for Durham Residents
Join Legal Aid of North Carolina and the City of Durham Human Relations Division for a free webinar on fair housing law and tenant’s rights on August 4, 2020 at 12:00 pm. While the webinar is free, advanced registration is required. The Fair Housing Act and Tenant’s Rights Tuesday, August 4, 2020 12:00 – 1:30 …