NCLC submitted comments to the FHFA regarding ways to strengthen the GSEs Equitable Housing Finance Plans to focus on equity, transparency and accountability.
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The National Consumer Law Center signed on to a Coalition Letter to protect and strengthen diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility for government entities and private employers.
In this webinar, we will provide a short overview of economic development and neighborhood stabilization players, as well as some background about legal services programs.
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Louis et al v. Saferent Solutions, LLC et al, 1:22-CV-10800-AK (D. Mass.) This class action lawsuit alleges that a national tenant screening provider was violating the Fair Housing Act and related state laws for years. SafeRent, formerly known as CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions, provides tenant screening services that disproportionately give low scores to Black and…
Henderson et al. v. Vision Property Management, LLC et al., 4:20-cv-12649-SDK-DRG (E.D. Mich.) This class-action lawsuit against Vision Property Management, LLC and related entities alleges that Vision purchased approximately 1,000 dilapidated homes in Southeastern Michigan and then sold many of them at a huge markup to homebuyers under contracts that were structured to fail. Vision…
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A new issue brief provides recommendations for states to protect property owners from unnecessary tax foreclosures.
A chapter in the new book, What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods, recommends consumer protections for energy-efficiency financing to ensure that all households can meet their energy needs without financial risk.
A coalition of affordable housing and civil rights organizations applaud Monday’s announcement from the Federal Housing Finance Agency finalizing a rule on fair housing, fair lending, and equitable housing finance.
The population with medical collections remaining on their credit reports is more likely to live in predominantly Black and Hispanic census tracts.
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Property tax systems can foster sustainable homeownership, be fair and reasonable for property owners, and still provide the revenue needed for quality public services.
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A slate of recommendations to advance equity and racial justice across the federal government.
The members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities urges Representatives Dingell and Fitzpatrick to provide additional funding for the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program. This federal assistance for affordable broadband internet service is essential for people with disabilities to access education, healthcare services, economic/employment/job opportunities and to engage in civic, community and social…
