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Domestic Violence is a Housing Justice Issue
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we want to make sure that anyone in our community who may be experiencing domestic violence knows that they have legal protections when it comes to their housing. Domestic violence and housing go hand in hand. Far too often, survivors of domestic violence are forced to make the […]
Metairie Apartments Settle Case Alleging Discrimination Against Families with Children
New Orleans, LA—Today, the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LaFHAC) announced the settlement of a fair housing discrimination case against J.M. Property Holdings, LLC; Dr. Thao P. Mai; and their former property manager and agent, Tammy Sponberg. The suit, filed in federal court, alleges that the property manager tore up a couple’s rental application after […]
LaFHAC & JPNSI to Host Housing Justice Candidate Forums October 11 & 12
We hope you’ll join us for our candidate forums as we hear the candidates address housing justice issues in New Orleans! Monday, October 11th Mayor: Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste, Luke Fontana, Leilani Heno, Johnese Lamar Smith Council District A: Bob Murrell Council District B: Jay Banks, Lesli Harris, Rella Zapletal Council District C: Freddie King […]
Supreme court strikes down moratorium
Last night the United States Supreme Court struck down the CDC’s Eviction Moratorium, which was protecting millions of renters from eviction and communities across the country from the increased community spread of COVID-19 that evictions will cause. If you are facing eviction now that the moratorium has ended, please reach out to us at (504) 596-2100. We also encourage […]