HUD Charges Appraiser, Appraisal Management Company, and Lender with Race Discrimination
In July, 2024, HUD announced that it has charged an appraiser, appraisal management company, and lender with race discrimination for issuing a biased appraisal and then denying a refinance loan application... Read More
New HUD Guidance: Guidance on the Application of the Fair Housing Act to the Screening of Applicants for Rental Housing
HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity issued new guidance in April on the Fair Housing Act’s application to tenant screening practices. The Guidance discusses how housing providers and... Read More
Fair Housing Settlement Reduces Barriers for Heirs’ Property Owners to Access Disaster Recovery Funds
Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Fair Housing Project announced in April a Conciliation and Voluntary Compliance Agreement, resolving a housing discrimination complaint filed against the North Carolina Office of Recovery... Read More
HUD Update: HUD Negotiates Agreement with Harris County, Texas, to Ensure Equitable Use of Disaster Recovery Funds
HUD recently announced a Voluntary Compliance Agreement/Conciliation Agreement resolving allegations that Harris County, Texas (the County), discriminated on the basis of race and national origin in its design and operation... Read More