Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research

Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research The Fair Housing Center works to protect and expand fair housing rights in Northeast Ohio.

The Fair Housing Center has three major program areas: 1) education and outreach; 2) mapping and research; 3) systemic and complaint-based discrimination testing and advocacy.

Join us in two weeks for a Data Walk at the Garfield Heights Public Library! Come and learn about the barriers, inequiti...
09/03/2026

Join us in two weeks for a Data Walk at the Garfield Heights Public Library!

Come and learn about the barriers, inequities, and practices that perpetuate housing insecurity for people and families impacted by criminal conviction records in Northeast Ohio. Together, we will identify key insights, interventions, action items, and perspectives that enhance our understanding of research findings, foster engaged coalitions, and inform future public policies, programs, and community services.

Plus, all attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $25 Giant Eagle gift card!

Visit thehousingcenter.org/events to register!

In two weeks, Rebecca Maurer will join us as a featured speaker for the upcoming Housing & Community Development Forum.R...
09/02/2026

In two weeks, Rebecca Maurer will join us as a featured speaker for the upcoming Housing & Community Development Forum.

Rebecca started her career with a passion for housing justice after having her own issues with a bad landlord. She graduated from Stanford Law School (JD ’14), worked at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, and clerked for Judge James Gwin of the Northern District of Ohio. She was a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, representing tenants in eviction and households facing bad debts. She worked with a community coalition pushing to reform Cleveland’s lead-safe housing laws.

In 2021, her commitment to a more transparent and accountable city government led her to run and win a seat on Cleveland City Council. While on Council, she was vice-chair of the Health and Human Services committee and co-chair of the Lead Safe Advisory Board. She now serves as the Senior Advisor for Lead Accountability and is working across City departments to ensure that all of Cleveland’s children get the lead-safe city they deserve.

Join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 12PM to learn about Cleveland’s ongoing efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning and advance lead-safe housing through policy, implementation, enforcement, and community partnership. 1.5 CLE credits will be available to those attending the live forum.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2026HCDF

09/01/2026

September is and we're here to remind you that the Fair Housing Act applies to recovery residences and protects people in recovery from substance use. If you have questions about your rights or think you've experienced discrimination, give us a call at (216) 361-9240. Our advocates would be happy to assist you in exercising your right to fair housing.

As National Recovery Month approaches, we want to highlight the connection between recovery and fair housing. Recovery r...
08/31/2026

As National Recovery Month approaches, we want to highlight the connection between recovery and fair housing. Recovery residences are subject to fair housing law, and housing providers may not engage in unlawful discrimination. The Fair Housing Act’s disability protection covers people with a history of substance use disorders; however, it does not protect those *currently* using illegal substances.

Have questions? Get in touch with our advocates today.

📞 (216) 361-9240
📧 [email protected]

We can't achieve fair housing if residents don't know their rights. That's why we make it a priority to be out in the co...
08/28/2026

We can't achieve fair housing if residents don't know their rights. That's why we make it a priority to be out in the community, connecting people with the fair housing resources they need. Read our latest blog to learn when and where you can learn more about your fair housing rights over the next few months.

Our team will be all over Northeast Ohio to connect community members with the resources they need. Check out one of these upcoming opportunities.

08/27/2026
Shout out to the fantastic group of Oberlin College students who visited our office on Tuesday to learn more about fair ...
08/27/2026

Shout out to the fantastic group of Oberlin College students who visited our office on Tuesday to learn more about fair housing law and the work we do in Northeast Ohio! 🙌

Our team is always happy to speak with student groups. If you would like to schedule a fair housing training or presentation for your group or organization, please contact us by email at [email protected].

Dr. David Margolius will join us as a featured speaker during the next Housing & Community Development Forum on Wednesda...
08/26/2026

Dr. David Margolius will join us as a featured speaker during the next Housing & Community Development Forum on Wednesday, September 16th at 12PM.

David Margolius, MD, serves as the Director of Public Health, City of Cleveland. In August 2022, he became the city’s first physician Public Health Director in over 40 years, bringing a unique perspective shaped by years of caring for patients, leading teams, and addressing root causes of health disparities. A Cleveland native raised in Shaker Heights, Dr. Margolius returned home after medical training to dedicate his career to improving the health of Cleveland residents. Before joining the City of Cleveland, he spent seven years at MetroHealth System as a primary care physician and administrator, serving in several leadership roles, including Division Director of Internal Medicine. Dr. Margolius earned both his undergraduate and Doctor of Medicine degrees from Brown University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University of California, San Francisco where he served as Chief Resident of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. Today, he leads Cleveland’s public health efforts with a vision of building the nation’s most responsive, trusted, and impactful local health department. He lives in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood with his wife and two children.

Join us in three weeks to learn about Cleveland’s ongoing efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning and advance lead-safe housing through policy, implementation, enforcement, and community partnership. 1.5 CLE credits will be available to those attending the live forum.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2026HCDF

We have two upcoming fair housing trainings in Euclid, Ohio for both residents and housing providers. If you are interes...
08/25/2026

We have two upcoming fair housing trainings in Euclid, Ohio for both residents and housing providers. If you are interested in learning more about your rights or responsibilities under fair housing law, we hope you'll join us for one of these events!

👉 Know Your Rights: Fair Housing for Residents
Wednesday, September 24, 2026 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM | Euclid Public Library

👉 Landlord/Tenant Law Training for Housing Providers
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM | Euclid Public Library

All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $25 Giant Eagle gift card! Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn more and register: thehousingcenter.org/events

If you've ever wondered who can file a fair housing complaint, this post is for you! Anyone living in the United States ...
08/24/2026

If you've ever wondered who can file a fair housing complaint, this post is for you!

Anyone living in the United States who believes they have experienced housing discrimination can file a fair housing complaint. Local fair housing agencies, like The Fair Housing Center, are prepared to assist you in this process, explain your options, and help you to exercise your right to fair housing. If you have experienced discrimination and are interested in filing a complaint, please feel free to reach out to our advocates for assistance.

📞 (216) 361-9240
📧 [email protected]
🌐 thehousingcenter.org/report-housing-discrimination

Address

2800 Euclid Avenue, Suite 401
Cleveland, OH
44115

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12163619240

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