Fair Housing Act
As amended in 1988, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination based on disability in the context of housing.
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- April is Fair Housing Month
04/19/2017- Happy Fair Housing Month! The theme for this year's Fair Housing Month commemoration is "Fair Housing Equals Opportunity," which emphasizes the fact that equality in housing provides the foundat... - HUD Proposes New Rule Recognizing Additional Building Codes and Standards to Encourage More Housing Development
03/19/2020- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a proposed rule that would recognize additional sets of standards and model building code editions that, when followed in the desig... - Housing Accessibility under the Americans with Disability Act and the Fair Housing Act-Free Webinar
05/18/2017- Wednesday, May 24, 2017 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET This 90 minute session will provide an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards and Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines. It will include a brief discu... - April will mark the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act (FHA)
02/22/2018- With the goal of eliminating housing discrimination and residential segregation of all kinds, the bill is a critical tool for those with disabilities. In celebration of this important milestone, the N... - Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST Design & Construction-Free Training
01/17/2018- May 8th, 2018, 8:00AM - 4:15PM EST Museum of disABILITY History, Main Training Room - 2nd Floor 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14226This training will highlight the importance of design and c...
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Service Animals Under the Fair Housing Act
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Service Animals Under the Fair Housing Act