Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research

05/29/2026

If you've hesitated to report discrimination because of the fear of retaliation, rest assured — fair housing advocates have your back. Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal for a housing provider to threaten, coerce, intimidate, retaliate against, or interfere with anyone exercising their fair housing rights or anyone assisting others who exercise that right.

Have questions or need our assistance? Get in touch with our advocates:
📞(216) 361-9240
📧 [email protected]

05/28/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are shedding light on the challenges faced by people experiencing mental illness, and the protections that the Fair Housing Act offers to ensure that all people – regardless of disability – can live where they choose, free from discrimination. Read our latest blog to learn more:

More than one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year. While mental health conditions present their own challenges, many people also experience additional barriers and discrimination as a result of their disabilities. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are shedding light o...

05/27/2026

from Angela Davis: "Justice is indivisible. You can't decide who gets civil rights and who doesn't."

05/26/2026

Last Wednesday, our team attended the 36th Annual Senior Day Information Fair, presented by the Cleveland Department of Aging. It was great to connect with so many community members and share fair housing resources. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table!

05/25/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

As we honor and remember fallen service members, we also want to remind you that military status is a protected characteristic under Ohio's fair housing law. This means that active service members, military veterans, and their families are protected from housing discrimination throughout the state.

05/22/2026

If you are a tenant with a Housing Choice Voucher or a housing provider who has worked with the Housing Choice Voucher program in Cuyahoga County, your input is needed! Enterprise Community Partners is working to identify barriers to housing access and stability for voucher holders, and your insights are critical to shaping impactful program change.

👉 Visit https://linktr.ee/fairhousingcenter to complete the survey before June 1st!

(Survey available in both English and Spanish -- and remember to provide your contact information at the end to be entered into a Giant Eagle gift card raffle! Respondents have multiple chances to win a gift card valued between $50 - $250!)

05/21/2026

The Fair Housing Center is hiring! We are currently accepting applications for our Outreach Intern position and will review applications on a rolling basis, beginning June 8, 2026. Learn more about this open position at thehousingcenter.org/jobs!

05/20/2026

There's still time to register for tomorrow's FREE fair housing training in partnership with the City of Euclid Ohio! Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7rsuc6

Free "Know Your Rights: Fair Housing for Residents" Seminar!

Are you a resident who wants to know more about your housing rights? Join us for a free seminar hosted by the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of fair housing laws and ensure you're well-informed about your rights.

Topics Covered:
--Federal, State, and Local Fair Housing Laws
--Understanding Protected Classes
--Additional Protections for People with Disabilities
--Prohibited Acts in Housing
--Emerging Issues in Fair Housing
--Goals of Fair Housing

This free seminar will take place Thursday, May 21st at 6:30pm at Shore Cultural Centre (291 East 22nd) in Room 152. Register here to reserve your spot ~~> https://bit.ly/FAIRHOUSINGEUC

05/20/2026

Have questions about your fair housing rights? We're here to help!

Visit us at thehousingcenter.org/contact to get in touch with our team and get all your fair housing questions answered. 🏠

05/19/2026

Harassment in housing is illegal — but what should you do if you're experiencing it? Download our new fact sheet on Harassment & Your Fair Housing Rights to learn more: thehousingcenter.org/resources

(Available in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese)

05/18/2026

In honor of Bryan Stevenson speaking in Cleveland today, we're sharing Mr. Stevenson's important reminder that "we all have a responsibility to create a just society." This idea guides the work that we do at The Fair Housing Center every day, as we work to make our communities more equitable, fair, and just.

Equal Justice Initiative The City Club of Cleveland The Cleveland Orchestra