The Violence Against Women Act of 2022 (VAWA) went into effect on October 1, 2022. The law, which Congress reauthorized earlier this year, gives survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence the additional housing protections they deserve
Read More“With NHLA’s support, people who might otherwise get trampled on can actually get what the law allows for. I’m now able to get fresh air and talk with people comfortably with Zephyr by my side.”
Read MoreAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2022, we now have nearly two years of information on how it has impacted people here in New Hampshire.
Read MoreThe federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability.
Read MoreA recent report on the impediments people face when obtaining housing provides some data about this issue and how often reports of discrimination occur.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that the owners of an age restricted manufactured housing park in Rochester will pay $15,000 under a consent order resolving allegations of disability discrimination in housing.
Read MoreUnder the Fair Housing Act, discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on disability is illegal. Housing providers also must make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, and procedures to allow a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the home.
Read MoreEvery person has the right to enjoy their home. Protections against discrimination based on disability apply to most public and private housing, including apartments themselves as well as the common use areas within an apartment building or complex.
Read MoreFor people with a disability, finding housing can be tricky. There may be lack of easy access, issues with safe maneuvering in the home, or direct discrimination from landlords against those with both physical and mental disabilities.
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