Housing advocates navigate the 'terror' of potential funds freeze
Housing advocates share how they're helping tenants navigate the confusion about President Trump's federal funds freeze, which is currently on hold until Feb. 3
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law
A discrimination lawsuit filed by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several prominent agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent fair housing duties
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
Compass reaches settlement in Section 8 discrimination case
As part of its settlement with the Housing Rights Initiative, Compass has committed to raising commissions for agents brokering Section 8 leases and launching several housing voucher education programs
by Marian McPherson Apr 7
Lawsuit accuses 88 landlords and brokerages — including Compass and Corcoran — of discrimination
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan on Monday by watchdog group the Housing Rights Initiative claims the New York City brokerages and landlords in question have discriminated against people with housing vouchers
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
Zillow expands renter protections tool to fight income discrimination
The company is expanding the bounds of its Local Legal Protections tool to help renters combat discrimination based on how they pay rent
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
FTC slaps duo with $6M fine for defrauding Section 8 renters
Steven and Kevin Shayan defrauded more than 500,000 Section 8 voucher recipients by asking them to pay for access to exclusive listings that didn’t exist
by Marian McPherson Dec 17