City of Tallahassee and community partners host virtual Fair Housing symposium
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â April is Fair Housing Month, and the City of Tallahassee with the Big Bend Housing Partnership and other community partners will host a virtual Fair Housing Virtual Symposium on Wednesday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is free and will include four virtual panel discussions with local leaders and subject matter experts as they tackle topics ranging from housing rights to preventing housing discrimination.
Sessions include:
Session I: Housing Discrimination: Learn About Your Rights
Session II: Fair Housing Hot Topics Medical Marijuana, Use of Criminal Background Records, and Source of Income Discrimination
Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and legislative sponsors, today signed into law the Fair Housing Practices Act which prohibits housing discrimination against renters based on their source of income.
“For far too long, residents and families across Rhode Island have been discriminated against because of their source of income – it’s wrong, and it’s time we put an end to it,” said Governor McKee. “April is Fair Housing Month and I am glad to sign this bill into law, opening the door to renters around the state to have a fairer, more equitable chance at finding a place to call home. I thank all the legislators and advocates who worked incredibly hard to address this crucial issue head on.”
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City of Albany talks housing discrimination for Fair Housing Month
City of Albany talks housing discrimination for Fair Housing Month By Gabrielle Ware | April 14, 2021 at 12:38 AM EDT - Updated April 14 at 12:38 AM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - April is Fair Housing Month and the City of Albany is working on multiple efforts to improve fair access to housing around town.
BJ Jackson is with the city’s Community & Economic Development Office and said they’re hosting a training next Tuesday to help people learn about fair housing regulations.
“We’ll talk about the process you go through if you feel like you’re being discriminated against for housing. You can go on the internet and file a complaint, or you can file a direct complaint here with the city,” said Jackson.