Fair Housing

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"[Repairs and retrofits] are beneficial to the client, but it’s also beneficial to the community as well. It’s not just for older adults and people with disabilities. It’s what’s best for all of us.” tinyurl.com/2p8mmhzp

Join us next month at the @summitcofair. Stay tuned on how to get FREE tickets to the fair! fairhousingakron.org/events/

In observance of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed. fairhousingakron.org

No matter a person's sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, all people are entitled to fair housing. The Fair Housing Act also protects survivors of domestic violence and prohibits sexual harassment in housing. Check out these graphics to learn more about your rights.

‼️ It’s illegal under fair housing laws to deny someone a housing opportunity because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Learn more: hud.gov/fairhousing. #FairHousing is your right.

Happy Pride Month! Within the City of Akron, landlords are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. For more information, check out our website! fairhousingakron.org/lbgtqakron/

Join ASIA and @FHCSAkron in “JOURNEY: From Dusk to Dawn” and listen to the life stories of 3 speakers from Akron’s refugee communities! The event is free and light refreshments are provided. #ASIAforOH

BIG NEWS! Our service area has now expanded to Wayne, Stark, Columbiana, and Mahoning counties! If you or someone you know has questions or concerns about their housing in these counties, call us at (330) 376-6191.

On this day in 1968, the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was published. This included protections against housing discrimination. This @natfairhouse documentary illustrates how historic this moment was in our not-so-distant past. youtube.com/watch?v=lualCT…

Do you have questions about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant regarding repair needs while in a lease? Give us a call to speak with our Tenant Landlord Counselor at (330) 376-6191!

April is Fair Housing Month! While agencies like ours should not have to exist. Everyone deserves a place to call home, and that is our mission. We understand that housing is the social determinate of all and we fight to preserve and maintain fair housing protections.

Join us today for our Landlord Townhall at the Well at 10 AM! fairhousingakron.org/events/

As was previously announced, FHCS will be hosting a Landlord Townhall for housing providers that are interested and have questions about our Home Connection Service Program. Join us!

Join @FHCSAkron for a Landlord Townhall on April 1 from 10am-12pm for the new Home Connection Service program. Housing providers can learn about support options from community organizations including @SCPHOH, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and more!

As we are still learning about the long-term effects of long-COVID, they can impact many aspects of our lives, from work to housing. If you feel that your housing may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact our offices at (330) 376-6191.

One of the most common questions that our agency receives within the city of Akron is about the city's recent Source of Income (SOI) protections. This @AkronBeacon article from 2021 details the ordinance and how it functions within the city of Akron. ow.ly/SNfZ50MH4lN

Are you unsure of how service animals and emotional support animals relate to housing in Ohio? This @OhioAG office newsletter from 2019 focuses on these "animal assistants" in Ohio law and is a great reference point! ow.ly/ENho50MH3ul

As technology improves, so do scams and fraud techniques. Stay up to date to protect yourself and your family by utilising resources such as this PSA in the link below. ow.ly/3MRM50MGW0G

March is Disability Awareness Month AND Women's History Month! Under the Fair Housing Act, a person's disability status and sex are protected classes. Want to know more? Check out our website or call us to learn more about your Fair Housing Rights.