Legal Resources - NFHA https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource-topic/legal-resources/ National Fair Housing Alliance Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:35:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Fair Housing Act https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/fair-housing-act/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 23:28:25 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1865 Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, was passed to address discrimination in the housing market. The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability in a variety of housing and housing-related activities. This […]

The post Fair Housing Act appeared first on NFHA.

]]> Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, was passed to address discrimination in the housing market. The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability in a variety of housing and housing-related activities. This includes the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, along with protections against other discriminatory practices.

The post Fair Housing Act appeared first on NFHA.

]]> Precedent Setting Fair Housing Cases https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/precedent-setting-fair-housing-cases/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 23:23:22 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1858 Meyer v. Holly Jones v. Meyer Trafficante v. Metropolitan HUD v. Ocean Sands Chicago v. Matchmaker Angelique Strong v. Chatsford Manor Havens v. Coleman Community Improvement v. City of Modesto

The post Precedent Setting Fair Housing Cases appeared first on NFHA.

]]>
  • Meyer v. Holly
  • Jones v. Meyer
  • Trafficante v. Metropolitan
  • HUD v. Ocean Sands
  • Chicago v. Matchmaker
  • Angelique Strong v. Chatsford Manor
  • Havens v. Coleman
  • Community Improvement v. City of Modesto

    • The post Precedent Setting Fair Housing Cases appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>         Community Reinvestment Act https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/community-reinvestment-act/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:18:02 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1855 Established by Congress in 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requires that banks and other deposit-taking financial institutions offer equal access to lending, investment, and other services within the geographic area surrounding each branch. The CRA was passed to address redlining, the practice of denying communities of color and low-income neighborhoods access to loans, investments, […]

    The post Community Reinvestment Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>     Established by Congress in 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requires that banks and other deposit-taking financial institutions offer equal access to lending, investment, and other services within the geographic area surrounding each branch. The CRA was passed to address redlining, the practice of denying communities of color and low-income neighborhoods access to loans, investments, and other financial services.

    The post Community Reinvestment Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>         Housing for Older Persons Act https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/housing-for-older-persons-act/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:16:49 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1853 The Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 amended the Fair Housing Act of 1968 to address issues that arose concerning exemptions for senior housing when the FHA was amended to include protections against discrimination on the basis of familial status. HUD Final Rule on Implementation on the Housing for Older Persons Act Public Law […]

    The post Housing for Older Persons Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>     The Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 amended the Fair Housing Act of 1968 to address issues that arose concerning exemptions for senior housing when the FHA was amended to include protections against discrimination on the basis of familial status.

    The post Housing for Older Persons Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>         Home Mortgage Disclosure Act https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/home-mortgage-disclosure-act/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:14:27 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1852 Passed in 1975, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requires banks and financial institutions to report data abut mortgages to the general public. These data are important for ensuring that lenders are serving communities fairly and without discrimination.

    The post Home Mortgage Disclosure Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>     Passed in 1975, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requires banks and financial institutions to report data abut mortgages to the general public. These data are important for ensuring that lenders are serving communities fairly and without discrimination.

    The post Home Mortgage Disclosure Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>         Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:12:26 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1851 The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was passed to extend a number of federal protections to people with disabilities in a variety of circumstances. Section 504 of the Act extended protections to people with disabilities in employment, education, and housing if these programs receive federal financial assistance. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has […]

    The post Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>     The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was passed to extend a number of federal protections to people with disabilities in a variety of circumstances. Section 504 of the Act extended protections to people with disabilities in employment, education, and housing if these programs receive federal financial assistance. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has an obligation to ensure individuals do not face discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving HUD funds.

    The post Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>         Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/title-ii-and-title-iii-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:10:46 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1850 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for people with disabilities in a variety of areas, including employment, government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and housing. ADA Title II Regulations. Featuring: 1991 Preamble with Section by Section analysis, 2010 Guidance with Section by Section Analysis, & Supplementary […]

    The post Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>     The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for people with disabilities in a variety of areas, including employment, government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and housing.

    The post Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>         Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/title-vi-of-the-1964-civil-rights-act/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:09:13 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1848 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs that receive federal funds. Overview of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

    The post Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>     Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs that receive federal funds.

    The post Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>         Civil Rights Act of 1866 https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/civil-rights-act-of-1866/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:03:49 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1846 To read more about the Civil Rights Act of 1866, click here.

    The post Civil Rights Act of 1866 appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>     To read more about the Civil Rights Act of 1866, click here.

    References

    1. Test #test

    The post Civil Rights Act of 1866 appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>         Civil Rights Act of 1870 https://nationalfairhousing.org/resource/civil-rights-act-of-1870/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:01:21 +0000 https://nationalfairhousing.org/?post_type=resource&p=1844 To read more about the Civil Rights Act of 1870, click here.

    The post Civil Rights Act of 1870 appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>     To read more about the Civil Rights Act of 1870, click here.

    The post Civil Rights Act of 1870 appeared first on NFHA.

    ]]>