HUD moves forward with 'disparate impact' proposal
Activists argue the change would make it harder to bring housing discrimination cases under the Fair Housing Act
by Patrick Kearns Aug 19
48 companies sued for denying tenants with criminal records
Florida's state Realtor association is warning against policies that deny housing to all with criminal pasts, regardless of convictions
HUD proposes change that would make proving housing discrimination more difficult
The proposed changes to 'disparate impact' rule come at a time when the gap between black and white homeowners is growing, according to a recent Redfin study
by Patrick Kearns Aug 1
Everything real estate professionals need to know about the Fair Housing Act
Five decades after the landmark law was enacted, it still impacts all real estate professionals on a daily basis
by Amy Tankersley Jul 21
Condo boards could face discrimination claims if they don't at least consider FHA certification
If FHA financing is not an option, minorities may face 'disparate impact'
by Ken Harney Jan 28
Supreme Court may be denied chance to rule on case with big implications for mortgage lenders
Lawsuit that would provide clarity on Obama administration’s discrimination test could settle
by Ken Harney Oct 8
Lending groups urge high court to reject Obama administration's discrimination test
Critics: Focusing on outcomes, rather than intent, flies in the face of sound underwriting practices
by Ken Harney Sep 10
'Disparate impact' doctrine troubling property owners, mortgage lenders
Supreme Court's decision to take up issue could produce landmark ruling in 2014
by Ken Harney Jun 18