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Age Discrimination in Housing – What You Need to Know
The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination due to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and...
Why We Are "All Inn" Support of Connections for the Homeless and the Margarita Inn
On Tuesday, May 22, we will be at the Evanston City Council meeting “All Inn” in support of the work Connections for the Homeless is...
Make Your Voice Heard about Evanston's RLTO
This year, Evanston's City Council is considering ways to upgrade the current RLTO, the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. The RLTO...
How The White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights Affects Chicago Suburban Tenants
Recently we were excited to see the White House release its Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights to promote fair housing for renters....
Cook County's Just Housing Amendment (JHA) Important for Fair Housing
Learn about Cook County's Just Housing Amendment (JHA) and how it impacts housing providers and people with criminal records.
Open Communities Part of Settlement with Redfin, Expanding Access for Communities of Color
Open Communities is part of a settlement with Redfin, expanding access to real estate services in communities of color.
Open Communities’ New Fair Housing Associate, Dominic Voz, Brings Passion to the Job
Open Communities New Fair Housing Associate on his new role and what is important to know about fair housing right now.
Open Communities Part of Historic Fair Housing Settlement with Fannie Mae
Open Communities was part of a $53 million settlement with Fannie Mae confirming fair housing laws cover the maintenance & marketing of REOs
Open Communities' Fair Housing Plans for 2022
How Open Communities plans to enforce fair housing laws in 2022. Written by Fair Housing Department Director Chris Riehlmann.
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