Breaking barriers—a new era against housing discrimination amsterdamnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from amsterdamnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Fair Chance for Housing Act will limit the extent to which landlords, real estate brokers and other entities can factor in past convictions when considering a housing applicant though the final bill is less expansive in banning the use of background checks than a version debated last year.
City Council Passes Criminal Background Check Bill therealdeal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from therealdeal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A City Council bill that would mostly bar landlords from conducting criminal background checks on prospective tenants is facing intense backlash from a small