News & Analysis as of September 19, 2024

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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

HUD Charges Wisconsin Property Owner/Manager With Disability Discrimination Related To An Assistance Animal

Fox Rothschild LLP on 7/1/2020

Pursuant to a release issued last week, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) stated it charged the owner and manager of apartment homes in Wisconsin with housing discrimination for allegedly refusing to...more

Hot Topics from the Community Association Institute's Law Seminar

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 3/6/2018

Each year, the Community Association Institute ("CAI") assembles the top community association attorneys from around the country to participate in its Community Association Law Seminar, an education and networking event that...more

What Happens When The Federal Fair Housing Act Conflicts With A City Or County Ordinance?

Fox Rothschild LLP on 5/12/2017

While many apartment communities are “pet friendly” and welcome animals, almost every community has restrictions concerning, for example, certain breeds and/or weight limits for pets. In addition to the community policy on...more

DOJ and Kent State University reach $145,000 Fair Housing settlement

Ballard Spahr LLP on 1/22/2016

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Kent State University (KSU) settled claims of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) related to the use of emotional support animals in university housing....more

Supreme Court Affirms FHA Disparate Impact Claims

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 7/22/2015

Late last month, the Supreme Court handed down a significant decision affecting rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act. The Court’s 5-4 decision in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive...more

Medical Marijuana in HUD-Assisted Properties: Update Since HUD’s January 2011 Memorandum

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 5/25/2015

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) classifies marijuana as a Schedule I Controlled Substance, which recognizes no medical use. In January 2011, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued an...more

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