Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research

Historical and present-day structural factors have contributed to a housing environment in which low-income Black women renters are particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment. A recent brief from The Legal Defense Fund seeks to shine a light on the often-ignored problem of housing sexual harassment, with a focus on the unique vulnerabilities of low-income Black women renters.

How Housing Sexual Harassment Targets Low-Income Black Women Housing sexual harassment is an insidious problem that has largely been overlooked, likely because it is severely underreported and often targets low-income Black women renters who are forced to choose between harassment and homelessness.

Did you know that it is illegal for a housing provider to ask questions about the nature or extent of your disability? While a housing provider can ask you to provide a verification letter if you are requesting a reasonable accommodation or modification, they can never require you to disclose your diagnosis, ask for your medical records, or ask personal questions about your disability.

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We will highlight the growing number of municipalities that have adopted local SOI protections in response to persistent barriers in the rental market. Our esteemed panel will explore recent constitutional challenges to SOI protections and how municipalities and courts have been addressing those challenges. 2.0 CLE credits will be available. Registration info coming soon!

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