Tag Archives: Fair Housing Act

While several banks and agencies have been critical of the Department’s interpretation of the disparate impact standard, Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson said certain banks should rejoin the FHA’s housing program.

The Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee said the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ability to carry out its mission would be “seriously compromised” if it moves forward with the proposed changes to the disparate impact standard.

Agreement states companies allegedly violated the Fair Housing Act when dealing with an elderty couple with disabilities. Click through to read more.

Here’s what HUD has to say about housing discrimination by companies using algorithms in a proposed amendment to address the definition and rules of disparate impact under the Fair Housing Act.

Here's what critics and proponents of a proposed rule from the Department f Housing and Urban Development have to say about about how HUD is handling discrimination in housing.

The Presidential candidate unveiled a plan to tackle the challenges related to housing affordability. Here’s what the plan entails.

Here's how lawmakers are attempting to update the Fair Housing Act through protections aimed at the LGBTQ community.

In response to a recent op-ed, Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Benjamin Carson defended HUD’s claim against Facebook. Here's what he said.

What do the Department of Housing and Urban Development's charges against the social media giant stem from, and what happens next? Click through to find out.

Five decades after the Fair Housing Act of 1968 became law, some say the playing field remains uneven when it comes to achieving the American dream of homeownership. What can be done to promote a more equitable housing industry? Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News.