Facebook will change its algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and its parent company will subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday.
The U.S. Department of Justice will coordinate with financial regulators and state attorneys general on a new initiative to enforce laws that prevent discriminatory practices involving “modern-day redlining.”
A number of agents in recent months have become adamant that we should all stop our buyers from writing “love letters” to sellers because these letters often violate fair housing laws. I strongly disagree.
Off-market listings have gained significant traction in Massachusetts over the last year. They clearly picked up advocates during the pandemic, as listing scarcity elevated demand and a sense of urgency among buyers.
The U.S. Senate has a historic opportunity in its hands to take a stand in favor of human rights by passing nation-wide fair housing protections for LGBTQ individuals. They cannot let the opportunity go to waste.
Last week’s Supreme Court decision that federal law does, in fact, prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation was long overdue.
A notorious member of the Supreme Court is getting into the road-to-equality-paving business.
Boston should add new enforcement clout to its fair housing policies as vulnerable populations contend with higher-than-ever roadblocks to keeping roofs over their heads, concludes a report culminating a three-year study of local conditions.
The 6-3 decision could open the door to adding gender identity and sexual orientation to the categories protected by the Fair Housing Act.
Members of the Asian American Commission joined legislators, officials and Suffolk District Attorney Rachel Rollins Thursday to condemn attacks and discrimination that Asian American communities have experienced during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Trump administration’s moves to change – some say “gut” – the nation’s fair housing policies may have awakened a sleeping giant.
We all carry unconscious biases. We’re simply more comfortable around people who are like us. Unfortunately, this can find its way into our work lives in insidious ways.
Local professional real estate groups are applauding the National Association of Realtors’ decision Tuesday to try to curb the practice of pocket listings.
Boston is having a lively argument over how to increase the number of units affordable to middle- and working-class families amid a predominantly gold-plated housing boom, but any solution it finds will have a hard time spreading farther.
As the Department of Justice recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the nationwide rollout of an initiative aimed at increasing awareness and reporting of sexual harassment in housing.
It is disgraceful to intentionally deny housing to people because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin or various other attributes.
A Springfield landlord was found liable by a federal jury last week of discriminating against a family in violation of the Fair Housing Act and fined $35,000, according to the Department of Justice.
The owners of a Massachusetts apartment complex have agreed to pay a $70,000 settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over claims they discriminated against tenants of South Asian descent.
