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HRC Joins Tenant Advocates in Fighting Price Gouging by Filing Mass Lawsuit
Following two of the most destructive wildfires in California history, in which thousands of people lost their homes, tenant advocates...
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Feb 244 min read


Housing Rights Center & Mental Health Advocates Assist Disabled Tenant Denied Housing in L.A.
HRC and partners successfully settled a case over equal access to housing opportunity for people with disabilities.
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Nov 7, 20222 min read


HRC and Mental Health Advocacy Services Resolve a Case of Disability Discrimination in Los Angeles
The owner and property manager of an apartment in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles have agreed to resolve a lawsuit involving...
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May 25, 20222 min read


HRC Defends Right to Service Dog for Tenants with Disabilities
The Housing Rights Center has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a disabled veteran who was unjustly denied permission to adopt a service dog.
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Mar 21, 20222 min read

Housing Rights Center Awarded Federal Funds to Combat Anti-Asian, Transgender Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Housing Rights Center (HRC) $125,000 to combat rising housing...
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Feb 17, 20222 min read

Housing Rights Center Files to Protect Section 8 Voucher Holders in Los Angeles
The Housing Rights Center (HRC) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of an elderly tenant in Los Angeles who suffered illegal discrimination...
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Dec 20, 20212 min read

Housing Rights Center Launches Webpage to Address Sexual Harassment in Housing
The Housing Rights Center (HRC) is proud to announce its new Sexual Harassment in Housing page, which provides vital information about...
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Jul 16, 20212 min read

HRC Celebrates National Fair Housing Month with 22nd Annual Summit
The Housing Rights Center (HRC) will proudly accept the Proclamation of National Fair Housing Month from Los Angeles County Supervisor...
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Apr 13, 20213 min read

CA COVID‐19 Rent Relief Now Available
Relief is available NOW for eligible households who need financial assistance for unpaid rent and utilities. UPDATE: Tenants and...
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Mar 19, 20212 min read


HUD Will Combat Housing Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it will, for the first time, work to combat discrimination on the...
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Mar 1, 20212 min read


HRC Condemns Violence Against Asian American Communities
Photo: Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review The Housing Rights Center (HRC) is extremely concerned about the increase in racist violence...
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Mar 1, 20212 min read


HRC Applauds President Biden's Proactive Approach to Fair Housing
Photo: Susan Rice, President Biden's domestic policy adviser (Drew Angerer/Getty Images). The Housing Rights Center (HRC) commends...
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Feb 11, 20212 min read


Protecting Fair Housing in 2020
This year has brought enormous changes to the world of fair housing. In 2021, we'll continue to serve those who need it most.
Chancela Al-Mansour, Executive Director
Dec 30, 20203 min read

HRC Offers New Virtual Services to Update Tenants & Landlords on COVID-19 Crisis
[CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 2020] — The Housing Rights Center has responded to the challenge of providing vital information during the COVID-19...
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Oct 28, 20202 min read

HRC Joins Eviction Defense Coalition in Launching STAY HOUSED L.A.
Tenants can visit www.stayhousedla.org to connect with a legal services provider or join a community workshop.
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Oct 23, 20202 min read

HRC Stands With Black Lives Matter
HRC stands with the Black Lives Matter movement and others who work tirelessly to protect Black people from anti-Black violence.
Chancela Al-Mansour, Executive Director
Jun 8, 20203 min read

Reasonable Accommodation Requests & Companion Animals
Fair housing laws protect the rights of individuals to have animals that provide support for their disabilities.
Azadeh Hosseninian, Fair Housing Attorney
May 20, 20203 min read

HRC Helps Tenant Secure Reasonable Accommodation
A tragic event would not only change the lives of the complainants but would require that HRC go the extra mile to truly assist.
Leona Rollins, Director of Investigations
May 20, 20202 min read

The Fight For Fair Housing and COVID-19
Our nation’s history of racism, redlining, displacement and health and wealth inequities created a perfect storm for COVID-19.
Chancela Al-Mansour, Executive Director
May 20, 20203 min read

HRC Assists Tenant with COVID-19 Diagnosis
A complainant with COVID-19 was unable to work or obtain housing that would accommodate her and her disabilities.
Leona Rollins, Director of Investigations
May 20, 20202 min read
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