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Housing Discrimination Case in Greenville Continues after One Defendant Sentenced to 28 Months in Federal Prison for Racial Harassment

December 1, 2020by Jeff Dillman

RALEIGH, December 1, 2020—Douglas Matthew Gurkins, 34, a Greenville resident, has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for using racial slurs against and threatening the lives of a …

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: African American, DOJ, fair housing act, lawsuit, race

Registration Open: “Expanding the Fight for Equality: The LGBTQ Community and Housing Discrimination”

December 1, 2020by Jeff Dillman

Registration is now open for a December 9, 2020, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program addressing fair housing law and discrimination based on LGBTQ status. This online presentation — “Expanding the …

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: event, fair housing act, LGBT, sex discrimination, sex/gender

Builders, Architects, Owners of 5 NC Housing Complexes Settle Discrimination Cases; Agree to Make $1.3 million in Accessibility Modifications

November 10, 2020by Jeff Dillman

RALEIGH, November 10, 2020 – Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) announced today that it has settled housing discrimination complaints against the architects, builders, and owners of five apartment complexes …

Filed Under: Homepage Left, News Tagged With: accessibility, disability

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Free Fair Housing Webinar for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Residents

September 14, 2020by Lauren Brasil

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, …

Filed Under: Events, Homepage Left, Uncategorized

Fair Housing Groups Reach Settlement Expanding Housing Opportunities for Families with Children

September 14, 2020by Jeff Dillman

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 …

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: fair housing act, familial status, HUD, kids, lawsuit, occupancy, occupancy standards

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CDC Nationwide Eviction Moratorium Takes Effect

September 4, 2020by Jeff Dillman

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 …

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Eviction

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Free Fair Housing Webinar for Raleigh Residents

September 3, 2020by Lauren Brasil

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 …

Filed Under: Events, Homepage Left

Fair Housing Webinar in Spanish for Raleigh Residents – Taller en Español Sobre Discriminación en las Viviendas para Residentes de Raleigh

August 31, 2020by Lauren Brasil

[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 …

Filed Under: Events, Homepage Left

Fair Housing Webinar in Spanish for Durham Residents – Taller en Español Sobre Discriminación en las Viviendas para Residentes de Durham

August 25, 2020by Lauren Brasil

[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 …

Filed Under: Events, Homepage Left

Fair Housing and Criminal Background Screening Guide: Public Housing and Section 8 Vouchers

August 4, 2020by Lauren Brasil

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 …

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: affordable housing, criminal background, Disparate Impact

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    The Fair Housing Project of Legal Aid of North Carolina works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through education, outreach, public policy initiatives, advocacy and enforcement.

     

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