Refugees and other newcomers arriving in the United States have the human right to choose a community to live in — without facing discrimination. Unfortunately, some newcomers face difficulties in finding safe, affordable housing due to discriminatory practices. The federal Fair Housing Act was passed by Congress in 1968 to address this issue. This law…
Guidance focuses on how to avoid the risk of signing a lease for a unit that cannot pass an inspection. Watch more Lunch and Learns
Once a newcomer becomes a renter, they have rights covered under federal, state, and local laws. These layers of laws prevent housing discrimination while ensuring tenants receive safe, sanitary, and functional housing. Watch more Lunch and Learns
Guidance focuses on how to watch out for predatory leases, do a proper inspection prior to signing a lease, and tenants’ rights when signing a lease. Watch more Lunch and Learns
The biggest misconception about weatherization is that this energy-efficient process is limited to those who live in homes. Fortunately, apartment living or renting a home does not limit a tenant’s ability to control the energy use in a rental property, regardless of whether it is a home or an apartment. Watch more Lunch and Learns
Due to the high demand for affordable housing for many people in the U.S. combined with ever-rising rent, resettlement agencies and their service partners (sponsors and volunteers) need robust and successful housing partnerships. Even in the best of circumstances, the landlord recruitment process is complicated. With rental property shortages, high rents, and often misunderstood refugee…