HUD Takes Aim at Discriminatory Practices by Tenant Screening Companies and Housing Providers
New guidance addresses how the Fair Housing Act protects renters from common tenant screening practices, including use of AI
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New guidance addresses how the Fair Housing Act protects renters from common tenant screening practices, including use of AI
Advocates and industry groups welcomed newly adopted energy codes today for federally supported homes across the country.
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A broad coalition of consumer advocacy groups support the proposal to ban hidden and misleading fees across the economy.
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Joint enforcement action launched against TransUnion for failing to ensure that tenant screening reports were accurate.
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The Biden-Harris administration announced new efforts to crack down on junk fees, including a FTC proposal on junk fees.
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A new report from the National Consumer Law Center explains that the screening process is riddled with errors and bias that disproportionately harms Black and Latino/Hispanic renters.
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