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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May 25, 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...
housingrightscenter
Mar 21, 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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Feb 17, 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...
housingrightscenter
Dec 20, 20212 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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Jul 16, 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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Apr 13, 20213 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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Mar 19, 20212 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...
housingrightscenter
Mar 1, 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...
housingrightscenter
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...
housingrightscenter
Feb 11, 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...
Chancela Al-Mansour, Executive Director
Dec 30, 20203 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.
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Oct 28, 20202 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...
housingrightscenter
Oct 23, 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.
Chancela Al-Mansour, Executive Director
Jun 8, 20203 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.
Azadeh Hosseninian, Fair Housing Attorney
May 20, 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.
Leona Rollins, Director of Investigations
May 20, 20202 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.
Chancela Al-Mansour, Executive Director
May 20, 20203 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.
Leona Rollins, Director of Investigations
May 20, 20202 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.
Chancela Al-Mansour, Executive Director
Apr 3, 20203 min read
Welcome to National Fair Housing Month!
This year marks the 52nd Anniversary of the founding of the Housing Rights Center following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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