October 1, 2026
New tenant screening laws take effect in Maryland: Know your rights!
In 2020, Maryland passed a law banning source of income discrimination in housing. “Source of income” refers to how a person pays their rent, and includes Housing…
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When the ERC identifies discrimination, it seeks to eliminate it through the use of testing data to educate the public and business community, support policy advocacy, conduct compliance testing and training, and, if necessary, take enforcement action.
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Search ERC’s workJune 26, 2026
How can civil rights testing advance LGBTQ+ rights?
June is Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and recognition of the ongoing struggle for equal rights. Throughout the month, ERC will share current issues…
June 11, 2026
What is the state of LGBTQ+ fair housing rights?
June is Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and recognition of the ongoing struggle for equal rights. Throughout the month, ERC will share current issues…
June 4, 2026
HUD Proposal Endangers Transgender People Experiencing Homelessness
June is Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and recognition of the ongoing struggle for equal rights. Throughout the month, ERC will share current issues…
May 13, 2026
Credit Screenings: The Hidden Barrier to Housing for Renters with Vouchers
Housing vouchers are designed to help low-income individuals and families access stable housing in neighborhoods of opportunity that they would otherwise not be able to afford. Vouchers…
May 6, 2026
ERC Client Spotlight: Ms. B Confronts Voucher Discrimination
We’re launching the Client Spotlight series to shine a light on the brave individuals who report housing discrimination to us. Despite well-established laws that make housing discrimination…
May 6, 2026
Equal Rights Center Reaches Agreement to Ensure Accessibility for People with Disabilities at D.C. Apartment Building
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2026 Equal Rights Center Reaches Agreement to Ensure Accessibility for People with Disabilities at D.C. Apartment Building WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Equal…
April 30, 2026
“This work belongs to all of us”: Highlights from Fair Housing Month 2026
Every April, the ERC celebrates Fair Housing Month with resource fairs, educational webinars, and our Annual Members Meeting. These events commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing…
April 28, 2026
How to Share Your Perspective on Fair Housing to D.C. Council
By Nick Adjami and Hana Cho April 28, 2026 On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, D.C. Council will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing for the D.C. Office of…
April 2, 2026
Check Out These Fair Housing Events This April
April 2, 2026 April is Fair Housing Month, and we’re celebrating with a packed slate of events for renters, homebuyers, housing professionals, community advocates, and more. Below,…
April 1, 2026
Get Involved this Fair Housing Month!
April is Fair Housing Month! We’re excited to announce a packed slate of events, featuring Know Your Rights webinars, in-person resource fairs, trainings for housing professionals, and…
March 25, 2026
Equal Rights Center Lawsuit Alleges New Georgetown Apartment Building Excludes People with Disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2026 Equal Rights Center Lawsuit Alleges New Georgetown Apartment Building Excludes People with Disabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Equal Rights Center…