Freddie Mac researchers have revealed that members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community often try to seek “LGBT-safe” neighborhoods when buying a home, as they fear being discriminated against. The findings come from a survey of more than 2,300 consumers, and reveal that LGBT community members are, on the whole, positive about homeownership. […]
HUD says Facebook violates the Fair Housing Act
August 21, 2018 by
Facebook is facing fresh controversy after the Department of Housing and Urban Development alleged that its violating the Fair Housing Act by allowing landlords and home sellers
Facebook sued by housing organizations for discriminating against people based on their gender
March 29, 2018 by
Facebook is being sued by a group of fair housing organizations that say it’s allowed landlords and real estate brokers to discriminate against people based on their gender and family status
Facebook fails to stop landlords discriminating by race and disabilities
November 22, 2017 by
An investigation by the website ProPublica last year caused a bombshell when it was revealed that Facebook was allowing advertisers to discriminate in housing ads by enabling landlords to filter out people who might view a given ad by their race.
Judge rules Fair Housing Act protects against LGBT discrimination
April 11, 2017 by
A U.S. judge has ruled for the first time that provisions in the Fair Housing Act protect the LGBT community from discrimination. The law was previously an issue of contention as it states that it’s illegal for landlords
Real estate firm warns of LGBT+ community’s discrimination fears
November 7, 2016 by
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is reaching out to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in an effort to make the real estate industry more inclusive.
Landlords warned against rejecting applicants with criminal records
April 29, 2016 by
Landlords who refused to lease a property to an applicant that’s failed a background check could be acting illegally, according to US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Lenders Discriminating Against Pregnant Women?
February 25, 2013 by
Stipulations within the Fair Housing Act supposedly prevent mortgage lenders from denying or delaying loan applications for women on maternity leave, but a new report suggests that many lenders are actually ignoring these rules.
Consumer Action: ‘Housing Discrimination… Alive and Well’
May 25, 2012 by
Following a round of recent fair housing complaints and mortgage discrimination charges, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has opened its own front to protect credit consumers from discrimination.
