HUD’s New Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act related to Assistance Animals
On January 28, 2020, HUD released a new guidance document on the rights of people with disabilities to obtain an assistance or service animal in their housing. The document, “Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act,” replaces HUD’s 2003 notice. Under the Fair Housing Act,... Read More
Greensboro apartment communities settle housing discrimination complaints
RALEIGH, March 31, 2020 – Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Fair Housing Project has recently resolved housing discrimination complaints brought by a family of three who was denied housing at three different apartment complexes in Greensboro. The complaints alleged discrimination against families with children due to overly restrictive occupancy policies at the properties. As part... Read More
U.S. Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Alleging Disability Discrimination in the Design and Construction of Housing
In May, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit alleging disability discrimination in the design and construction of 82 multifamily housing complexes located in 13 States, including 9 complexes in North Carolina.The lawsuit alleges that the Defendants failed to design and construct housing units, including public and common areas, to make them accessible... Read More
Upcoming Continuing Legal Education Live Webinar: Fair Housing & Assistance Animals
The Fair Housing Project will be conducting a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Live Webinar on fair housing and assistance and service animals Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:30 p.m 1.5 hours general CLE credit (pending NC State Bar approval) Click Here to Register The training will cover federal and state law regarding the... Read More