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 Black American family, consisting of a mother and her four children—a criminal violation of the federal Fair Housing Act. At the sentencing hearing, other Black …
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Registration Open: “Expanding the Fight for Equality: The LGBTQ Community and Housing Discrimination”
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 Fight for Equality: The LGBTQ Community and Housing Discrimination” — will highlight zealous representation of members of the LGBTQ community with a panel discussion of …
Builders, Architects, Owners of 5 NC Housing Complexes Settle Discrimination Cases; Agree to Make $1.3 million in Accessibility Modifications
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 located in the Triad area of North Carolina. The five complaints, which our Fair Housing Project filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban …
Free Fair Housing Webinar for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Residents
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 …
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 …