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HUD Proposes New Rules for LGBT Equality in Housing; Mentions Arcus Report

January 25, 2011 | Categories: News | Tags: civil rights, fair housing, fair housing center of southeastern michigan, gender, HUD, LGBT, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Michigan fair housing centers, sex, sexual orientation, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced new proposed rules to ensure that HUD programs are available to all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The full proposed rule is available here. Comments are due by March 25, 2011. In citing their reasoning for the proposed rules, HUD describes […]

HUD Proposes New Regulations To Ensure Equality for LGBT Individuals in Housing

January 25, 2011 | Categories: About FHC, Press Release | Tags: fair housing center of southeastern michigan, gender identity, HUD, LGBT, Michigan fair housing centers, sexual orientation, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan P.O. Box 7825 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 Phone: (734) 994-3426 Fax: (734) 994-4913 For Immediate Release, 1/25/2011 Contact: Pam Kisch, Executive Director, (734)994‐3426, pkisch@fhcmichigan.org HUD Proposes New Regulations To Ensure Equality for LGBT Individuals in Housing; Work of Local Organization Cited The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development […]

November Tester Training Dates Set

October 27, 2010 | Categories: News | Tags: tester, training

Upcoming Tester Trainings: Friday, November 12th, 9-11 AM Thursday, November 18th, 6-8 PM If you are interested in becoming a tester call us for more details. http://www.fhcmichigan.org/get-involved/

PrideSource looks at Local Anti-Discrimination Ordinances in Michigan

October 14, 2010 | Categories: News | Tags: discrimination, fair housing, LGBT, marital status, ordinances, sex, sexual orientation

The October 14th issue of Between the Lines newspaper looks at local anti-discrimination ordinances in Michigan. If you think you’ve been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, call the Fair Housing Center at 1-877-979-FAIR. From Pride Source: An ordinance overview: The where, when and how of Michigan’s 18 standing and two […]

On October 12, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission unanimously passed a resolution condemning the conduct of Asst. Attorney General Andrew Shirvell

October 14, 2010 | Categories: News | Tags: civil rights, MDCR, Michigan Civil Rights Commission, Michigan Department of Civil Rights

From the Michigan Department of Civil Rights: According to a Press Release just issued, on October 12, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission unanimously passed a resolution condemning the conduct of Asst. Attorney General Andrew Shirvell. This individual has been targeting Christopher Armstrong, a University of Michigan student. “The Commission believes such conduct should not be […]

October Tester Training Dates Set

October 4, 2010 | Categories: About FHC | Tags: civil rights, tester

Upcoming Tester Trainings: Friday, October 15th, 9-11 AM Thursday, October 21st, 6-8 PM If you are interested in becoming a tester call us for more details. http://www.fhcmichigan.org/get-involved/

Housing Advocates Training

September 16, 2010 | Categories: News | Tags: fair housing, housing advocates training, training

This two-day training is an excellent resource for anyone working as an advocate (clients/consumers also welcome). Trainers include staff and attorneys from the Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan, the Michigan Poverty Law Program, and Legal Services of South Central Michigan. Day One: HAT is designed to help social service workers gain a working knowledge […]

Settlement Reached in Fair Housing Case, The Ann Arbor Chronicle

July 8, 2010 | Categories: About FHC, News | Tags: Ann Arbor, ann arbor chronicle, news, race, testing

Settlement Reached in Fair Housing Case -Fair Housing Center, feds charge racial bias at Ann Arbor complex Read the article at: ann arbor chronicle article By JUDY MCGOVERN

HUD Issues Guidance on LGBT Housing Discrimination Complaints

July 1, 2010 | Categories: News, Press Release | Tags: gender, HUD, LGBT, sexual orientation, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD No. 10-139 Shantae Goodloe (202) 708-0685 FOR RELEASE Thursday July 1, 2010 HUD ISSUES GUIDANCE ON LGBT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS Department addresses housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a new policy that provides lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender […]

Woodcrest Condominiums Pays $40,000 to Settle Housing Discrimination Case

March 19, 2010 | Categories: About FHC, Press Release | Tags: disability, familial status, Monroe, race, Woodcrest Condominium

Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan PO Box 7825 Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (877) 979-FAIR www.fhcmichigan.org info@fhcmichigan.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 19, 2010 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Kisch (877) 979-FAIR or Jonathan Weber (734) 323-2535 WOODCREST CONDOMINIUMS PAYS $40,000 TO SETTLE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION CASE Ann Arbor: Condominium buyer James Newby, sellers Sarah and Joshua […]