After a housing discrimination case scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court was settled, concerns remained over whether claims under the Fair Housing Act require proof of intentional discrimination.
Renters are devoting an increasing share of their incomes to monthly rent, and not just in the big cities. Nationwide, more and more people are finding it hard to live by the “30% of income” principle to pay for their housing. This has a direct impact on resident screening, where most rejections are driven by[…]
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on whether the Fair Housing Act supports the concept of disparate impact in housing discrimination cases is likely to open Pandora’s Box. The 5-4 ruling in June means a run on new and pending claims, housing industry experts say. In an attempt to clarify a long-standing issue, the high court[…]
The following is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult your attorney for legal advice regarding these matters. On November 3, a U.S. federal district court in the District of Columbia rejected the notion that a disparate impact discrimination claim can be brought under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”[…]
A new California law allowing undocumented immigrants to get a driver’s license without presenting a birth certificate or Social Security card could have Fair Housing implications for landlords and property management companies.
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