Housing Justice Center

10/07/2026

Join us for our next tenant screening webinar!

When an apartment becomes available, who gets to move in - and who doesn't? Rental property owners use a variety of criteria and tools to screen and select tenants. The process can be opaque, confusing, and prone to error. What can you do after your application is denied? What can you do to get approved the next time?

Join us on October 13 for an hour-long training on how to turn that no into a yes. Presented by HJC Policy Attorney Jessica Szuminski and hosted by Family Housing Fund, this webinar will cover:

- How the tenant screening process works
- Successful strategies to navigate the process
- How to remove potential barriers
- New resources that can assist at each step

If you're a renter, someone who supports renters, or a community member seeking to learn more, this training is for you!

Register here: https://lnkd.in/epn7F5gV

Please note: For those who have already attended, this will be the same content as the first webinar back in September.

10/02/2026

Attorneys dedicated to the pursuit of justice are a formidable force. This video commemorating Jack Cann's work shows how much change is possible through impact litigation and advocacy.

The Housing Justice Center recently commemorated the work of Jack Cann, who co-founded HJC in 1999 as the Housing Preservation Project. Thanks to Jack’s tireless advocacy and commitment to ju…

09/02/2026

Please join our upcoming webinar!

Turning that No Into a Yes: Navigating Housing Admission Denials

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM
Virtual ZOOM Webinar

When an apartment becomes available, who gets to move in - and who doesn't? Rental property owners use a variety of criteria and tools to screen and select tenants. The process can be opaque, confusing, and prone to error. What can you do after your application is denied? What can you do to get approved the next time?

Join us on September 16th for a free hour-long training on how to turn that no into a yes. Presented by Housing Justice Center Policy Attorney, Jessica Szuminski, and hosted by Family Housing Fund, this webinar will cover:

· How the tenant screening process works
· Successful strategies to navigate the process
· How to remove potential barriers
· New resources that can assist at each step

If you're a renter, someone who supports renters, or a community member seeking to learn more, this training is for you!

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EIGF27iJRBWyBrlcglM9Dg #/registration

08/25/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Laura Jelinek has joined the Housing Justice Center as Director of Litigation. Laura is an experienced litigator who has dedicated her career to advancing housing justice and advocating for equitable housing. She will oversee the litigation team and continue to expand HJC's impact litigation work across Minnesota.

https://hjcmn.org/2026/08/24/laura-jelinek/

07/21/2026

The Housing Justice Center is recruiting new board members! HJC is rising to meet the moment, and we are seeking additional board members who want to help provide strategic leadership and engage with us in the fight.

If you are interested, please see here https://hjcmn.org/board-of-directors-interest-form/ and please share widely!

The Housing Justice Center is looking for new board members! HJC is a legal services organization at the forefront of the fight for housing justice in Minnesota and across the country. We play an i…

07/14/2026

Yesterday the Housing Justice Center formally opposed proposed rulemaking by OMB that would destabilize the federal funding on which affordable housing and homeless services in Minnesota depend. HJC is proud to join the thousands of voices across all sectors speaking out in opposition to this harmful change.

07/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Grant Anderson has joined the Housing Justice Center as Special Counsel for Federal Response. Grant brings a significant background in public financing, affordable housing, and nonprofit governance and will help to lead the Housing Justice Center's crucial work to protect housing justice and affordable housing in the face of significant federal changes.

https://hjcmn.org/grant-anderson/

06/30/2026

In light of today's ruling by the Supreme Court, the Housing Justice Center reaffirms its support of the trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming communities that enrich and strengthen our diverse nation. We remind the public that the Minnesota Human Rights Act continues to protect Minnesotans from discrimination on the basis of their gender identity in housing, education, public services, and other areas of civil life.

06/17/2026

Hello Housing Justice People!

Housing Justice Center is joining with Housing Justice League for a webinar on Eviction Response on Tuesday, June 23rd at 1 pm. As our region continues to reel from the devastating impacts of Operation Metro Surge, a displacement crisis is unfolding. Given the failure of our elected officials to effectively intervene, eviction numbers have risen to historic levels. We are left with the question: How can we show up for our neighbors in this moment?

As advocates and grassroots activists build upon the emergent networks of organizing grown during the occupation, many are looking to deepen their skillsets in combating eviction. This presentation will give folks the foundational knowledge of the eviction process to better guide their work on the ground. You can register for the webinar at the link below, and feel free to circulate through your networks!

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minneapolis-community-eviction-response-training-tickets-1991494038278?aff=oddtdtcreator

In Warmth and Solidarity,

Jessica and Reagan
Policy Attorney and Housing Justice Organizer

This event is for community members interested in supporting neighbors through the eviction process.

04/27/2026

The Housing Justice Center joined the National Housing Law Project (NHLP) and HOME Line to file an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in support of three Minnesota tenants suing a debt collection lawsuit mill over unfair debt collection practices, including inflating the amount of rent that tenants owed in an eviction case.

The amici asks that the Court of Appeals reverse the grant of summary judgment, remand for further proceedings, and hold the LLC to the highest standards under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Read the full amicus brief: