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 …
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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …