Argumentative Essay On Fair Housing Act

Complainant, who has a Housing Choice Voucher administered by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), alleges that Respondent denied her the opportunity to rent an available unit based on her race and source of income. Complainant also alleges that she was subjected to disparate treatment by Martinez’s behavior (shaking his finger and interrupting her) and he would not process her application. Complainant further alleges that Respondents’ minimum income requirement had a disparate impact on Housing Choice Voucher holders. Respondents deny the allegations and assert that Complainant did not complete the application process with Terrazio Apartments.

There is a large population of low-income individuals who are aged, handicapped, or otherwise in the low-income group of individuals who need assistance in obtaining appropriate housing and who, without the benefits of Section 8 subsidized housing would be homeless or living in inhumane conditions and many of these children and the elderly. Section 8 subsidized housing is a HUD program that assists

Ansonia asserts that the decision to reject Complainant’s application based on his household size (four) for a one-bedroom apartment was correct and was consistent with the company’s policy and the law. Ansonia states that its follows the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) occupancy policy of “two-persons-per-bedroom” as outlined in both Handbook 4350 and notices published in the Federal Register on December 18, 1998. This policy is acceptable and reasonable under the Fair Housing Act and consistent with and in compliance with the City of Chicago’s Municipal Code in rejecting Complainant’s application.

I felt surprised because I didn’t know that most Americans didn’t get the support they needed. I knew about the government programs, and I always assumed they were mostly working, but I had no idea that there was a waitlist that could take years to clear! I also had no idea that most of the money from the federal government for housing assistance goes to homeowners paying off their mortgage, instead of those who actually need the money. I am very interested in doing more research around this topic, because, like Desmond states, homelessness can cause a cycle of poverty. I’m also looking forward to reading Evicted since it is our required reading in this class and it speaks mainly about this topic. Housing is a big issue, and with the help of government elected officials, we can create a

In order to eliminate the racist perception that Black poverty derives from laziness, the government should allocate public resources to restoring the predominantly African American communities by providing cheaper housing and resources for children. By restoring the communities, Blacks will have more opportunities and be seen more positively, both of which counteract the racist presumption that all African Americans are poor and lazy. Additionally, by making Black communities just as desirable as their white counterparts, the direct correspondence between race and affluence will no longer be as prevalent. As part of a new housing act in 1949, Chicago received funding for new housing projects – 98 percent of which were built in Black neighborhoods.

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That is a large amount of people, including whole families that are homeless over this matter. These people are living in shelters or with friends and family because they are unable to rent their own place. This is all because they have a criminal record, and now the record is being used to judge and discriminate against. One would think this would fall under the fair housing act. Sadly you couldn’t be more wrong in fact Robert Wise said “To give felons the protection of the Fair Housing Act protects them from the consequences of their own conduct. No such protection is presently afforded to anyone by the fair Housing Act”. And he couldn’t be more wrong it’s not protection against the consequence of the action, its giving someone an even playing field, it’s allowing a person to obtain a home for their family, and have dignity. And let me add some more madness to this already un-just issue, most of these people have jobs, and can afford to rent and pay utilities, but yet they find

“You have to be twice as good as them to get half of what they have.” Was a famous quote said by Kerry Washington on her hit show Scandal. The quote was said in reference to Kerry having to work twice as hard to get half of what her Caucasian co-workers have. This quote relates to a black person everyday struggle. As a black person, they are constantly competing for equality with their Caucasian counterparts. Equality in things such as the work-force, food industry but more importantly in the housing area. Housing discrimination amongst blacks has been one of the biggest issues in the United States. Because of the discrimination, Blacks still have a greater struggle finding housing more than their equally qualified Caucasian counterparts. The

Although most American citizens do not typically notice government programs in their daily lives, implemented policies have major effects on American citizens. It is estimated that around 1.35 million children suffer from homelessness due to their families living on the streets (Crook). With this massive housing conundrum, the United States government should increase funding for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Increased funding would decrease homelessness by lowering the crime rate, educating students, and improving American living conditions.

If there were a larger amount of low income housing options available than the number of people living on the streets or in shelters would be significantly lowered. The month of April is known to the Department of Urban Housing and Development as Fair Housing Month. For the year 2017, the month holds the theme “Fair Housing Equals Opportunity” with the idea that through the equality of housing it will become easier for one to achieve their aspirations (HUD MARKS NAT.). For the United States government this would be the perfect time to add more money to the budget for the Department of Urban Housing and Development to go towards low income housing and support the idea of fair housing for all to help with

The Housing Act of 1937, also known as the Wagner-Seagull Act. The Act provides subsidies paid from the U.S. government to local public housing agencies. The purpose is to improve living conditions for low income families (The Housing Act of 1937, 2011). According to writes D. Bradford Hunt, historians miss-understood the intent of the Housing Act of 1937. The Act was known to be the housing program comprised by amendments originating from real estate and conservative interests. Rather the 1937 Housing Act

The lack of affordable housing in the United States is a problem that doesn 't receive nearly the attention that it necessitates. This absence of affordable housing became especially prevalent following World War II when suburbanization spread across the country like wildfire. Although the sheer number of homes increased, Jim Crow segregation influenced housing policy, meaning that white institutions prevented blacks from obtaining the mortgages needed to afford such homes. Therefore, rather than accept subprime loans, which often result in foreclosure, many black people have been pigeonholed into paying exorbitant rates for dilapidated rental properties located in inner-cities, thereby creating the affordable housing problem. Although the situation seems bleak, with careful planning and execution, we can solve the affordable housing problem. Specifically, my proposal involves the following two components: the government must first revise and draft three forms of legislation that create strict yet concise standards that landlords must follow, and then allocate federal funding to health and wellness programs within poor communities. By examining the contributing societal factors to the lack of affordable housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and then implementing the proposal mentioned above, one could potentially solve the affordable housing problem there and transpose the plan to other impoverished cities across the country.

In the context of this argument, discrimination is the unjust treatment of groups of people, specific in this argument, women and racial minorities. Discrimination often involves unfair denial of opportunity to a woman or minority from a source of power. While discrimination is wrong, it is not all the same and it does not all come from the same source. Discrimination can stem from things like emotions, specifically fear or hatred, rules and laws, and society. To compare discrimination, you must be comparing situations with the same cause. Comparing discrimination with different causes does not work since they are not coming from the same foundation. Comparison needs the same foundation so similarity in the situations are taken into consideration. The cause is a big enough difference that makes the cases incomparable. In discrimination cases, a situation that began from fear will be vastly different than a situation that began from a law. The reasoning for discrimination and how to handle the problem will be different. These situations have to be dealt with separately and they should not be compared as they are not similar enough for comparison.