The Fair Housing Center

The Fair Housing Center TFHC is a non-profit civil rights agency dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination.

Pictured here are the before-and-after photos of an electrical panel replacement completed through one of our recent ren...
06/04/2026

Pictured here are the before-and-after photos of an electrical panel replacement completed through one of our recent rent escrow cases.

The landlord was initially ordered to bring the panel into good and proper working condition but refused to hire a licensed electrician. Instead, the landlord insisted on using an in-house handyman who had already attempted repairs that were unsuccessful.

As a result, The Fair Housing Center successfully petitioned the court to release $9,000 in escrow funds to our client, allowing her to hire a licensed electrician and ensure the work was completed safely and correctly.

If you believe everyone deserves equal access to housing, want to make a real difference in your community, and are read...
05/27/2026

If you believe everyone deserves equal access to housing, want to make a real difference in your community, and are ready to help fight discrimination and stand up for fairness, we invite you to join The Fair Housing Center as an Ambassador of Justice (Tester)!

This as-needed position offers flexible scheduling and $25/hour plus mileage reimbursement. As a tester, you’ll help uncover housing discrimination by participating in fair housing investigations—making a real impact while working around your own availability.

Join the fight for fair housing!

To learn more or get started, contact Carla Thomas at [email protected] or call 419-379-9507.

For additional information, visit: www.toledofhc.org/ambassador-for-justice-tester-program/

Don't miss the 2026 Homeownership Fair on Saturday, June 13 at Scott High School from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Register now for...
05/26/2026

Don't miss the 2026 Homeownership Fair on Saturday, June 13 at Scott High School from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Register now for important workshops, information on down payment assistance programs, and more. The Fair Housing Center will be tabling at this event and available to answer any questions you have about your fair housing rights.

This weekend, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.Please note,...
05/22/2026

This weekend, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Please note, our offices are currently closed for the rest of the day for a staff meeting, and we will also be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.

Get ready to click your heels and celebrate at There’s No Place Like Home! This beloved event returns to The Pinnacle on...
05/20/2026

Get ready to click your heels and celebrate at There’s No Place Like Home! This beloved event returns to The Pinnacle on August 18 for an evening of fun, music, and community. Tickets and additional details will be announced soon, so start planning your look now. Don’t forget to wear your best red shoes for a chance to win prizes in our red shoe contest.

05/14/2026

One of the most important steps parents can take is to have their child tested for lead, especially if they live in or regularly visit homes built before 1978, where lead-based paint was commonly used.

In partnership with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, and The Fair Housing Center, we work to identify homes with lead hazards and ensure families have access to the resources they need.

Together, we’re committed to protecting tenants, and homeowners, and uphold the principle that safe housing is a basic right. Find helpful resources from our partners in the comments.

The Fair Housing Center is proud to share a major milestone for fair housing and housing access in northwest Ohio. Earli...
05/14/2026

The Fair Housing Center is proud to share a major milestone for fair housing and housing access in northwest Ohio. Earlier this week, a Lucas County judge granted the first known Certificate of Qualification for Housing (CQH) in the county, with assistance from TFHC.

CQHs help reduce housing barriers for individuals with criminal records by creating a legal presumption that past convictions alone should not automatically disqualify someone from housing. The law also provides protections for landlords who rent to individuals with a CQH.

“This case demonstrates the importance of removing unnecessary barriers to housing,” said George Thomas, CEO and General Counsel at The Fair Housing Center. “Stable housing supports successful reentry, employment, family stability, and safer communities.”

We also recognize Staff Attorney Noah Woods for his work in securing this outcome and helping establish the local CQH process in Lucas County.

Learn more about CQHs through the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction: drc.ohio.gov

At this time, TFHC is not actively accepting CQH cases for representation as we continue evaluating future clinic and community partnership models to expand access to this process.

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Toledo, OH
43604

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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