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The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit (FHCMD) extends its thanks and appreciation to the plaintiffs, testers, witnesses and attorneys who have assisted the cause of fair housing by participating in the following litigations.
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New Filing: PHYLLIS DAVIS v. ECHO VALLEY CONDO ASSOCIATION
Davis filed a complaint with FHCMD in June 2017. Shortly after that, FHCMD sent a Request for Reasonable Accommodation for Davis, who suffers from asthma and is a breast cancer survivor. -
New Filing: RAVI KAPUR, SUNANDA KAPUR AND ROHIT KAPUR v. EASTWAYS FARM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
FHCMD Cooperating Attorney reported that he filed a lawsuit on February 22, 2018 at the United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan Southern Division federal court on behalf of Plaintiffs Ravi Kapur, Sunanda Kapur and Rohit Kapur against Defendants Eastways Farm Homeowners Association. This case was filed based on handicap (disability) and national origin discrimination in violation of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. § 3604 (“FHAA”).1 9., including Article 5 of the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (“PWDCRA”), M.C.L. §§ 37.1101-37.1607, and the Michigan Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act, M.C.L. §§ 37.2101-37.2804 (“ELCRA”). 11.
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A Tribute to Clifford C. Schrupp
The fair housing community lost one of its most revered advocates with the passing of Cliff Schrupp; who died on September 11th, 2013.
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FHCMD Teaches How to Do Well by Doing Good
This year FHCMD sponsored a litigation seminar aimed at attorneys interested in expanding their practice into the enriching and rewarding area of Public Service Law. A keynote presentation by John Relman, a prominent fair housing litigator from Washington, D.C., was followed by presentations from FHCMD cooperating attorneys John Obee, Chui Karega and Steve Tomkowiak.
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YOU HAVE A RIGHT, by law, to rent, purchase or obtain financing or insurance for housing without discrimination based upon RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, MARITAL, FAMILIAL or DISABILITY STATUS. Both State of Michigan and Federal laws apply to the actions of owners, real estate brokers or agents, apartment managers, cooperatives, condominiums, mortgage lenders, appraisers or residential insurers, and they prohibit, with few exceptions, any differences in treatment based on any of the protected characteristics.
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The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit was established in April 1977; later that year the first housing discrimination lawsuit that was supported by FHC testing evidence was ruled in favor of the plaintiffs.
Since then, The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit has actively investigated over 6,000 complaints and contributed to over 11 million dollars in settlements. FHCMD has played a major leadership role in supporting fair housing across the United States; having assisted in helping establish fair housing centers in over 20 different metropolitan areas and working to train and inform hundreds of home seekers, attorneys, property owners and management companies.
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On December 15, 2016, FHCMD Executive Director Margaret Brown appeared on WDET radio with Bridge Magazine reporter Mike Wilkinson on the Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson program. Together they discussed Mr. Wilkinson’s article, “Black Flight to Suburbs Masks Lingering Segregation in Metro Detroit,” and racial segregation in housing.
Latest Statistics
- Averaging over $33,000 per concluded litigation
- FHCMD has assisted in over 20 metropolitan areas in the US
- Since the formal inception of FHCMD in 1977.
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As a tester, you will pose as a typical home seeker and go through the process of inquiring about rental opportunities while keeping track of your experience.
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Coordinate the investigation of claims of discrimination by recruiting, training and dispatching testers to claim sites. Prepare testers for depositions. Complete intake by gathering information from Complainants; analyzing information and determining proper next steps. Represent the FHCMD by performing fair housing training for housing providers and general public. Track cases and close cases as appropriate.
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Very grieved to report that Mike Olshan, a longtime staff member of the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit (FHC), passed away early on the morning of August 2, 2018. His lovely and supportive wife, Faye Olshan, survives him.
If anyone would like to send a card or memorial donation, it can be sent to:
Faye Olshan
P.O. Box 141126
Detroit, MI 48214I became involved in fair housing in 1990 after meeting Mike, as he always encouraged attorneys and others to become involved in fair housing. I know that many of you knew Mike from his posts, presence at many seminars and conference, and, perhaps most of all, his reminders for updated case information for the annual "$190 Million and Counting" database Mike compiled from his survey of National Fair Housing Alliance members.
We will all remember his passion for fair housing and civil rights. Those that knew Mike even earlier that this will remember his work on death penalty cases. You should all know that you were very important to him. He was always appreciative of the work you do and personally shared in your victories and defeats.
Steve Tomkowiak
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The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit Names Steve Tomkowiak New Executive Director
Steve Tomkowiak will be the new Executive Director of The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit (FHCMD), effective August 6, 2018. Mr. Tomkowiak replaces Margaret Brown, who served tirelessly in this role since the passing of the center’s deeply respected and beloved founder, Clifford C. Schrupp, in 2013. Ms. Brown will continue her service to the center in the capacity of advisor, speaker and trainer. -
Call the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit at 313-963-1274 if you think you have been the victim of housing discrimination because you are an immigrant or a refugee, because of where you are from, or because of your religious faith.
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You can generate funds for FHCMD with your purchases on Amazon.com
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchase to the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit (FHCMD) when you shop at smile.amazon.com. You will receive the same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping as on Amazon.com, with the added benefit that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price. -
Series: How I Became Involved In Civil Rights
Some months ago, FHCMD began a series of essays from individuals who described aspects of their involvement in the civil rights movement. We continue the series with essays from former board member William Deligannis and current board member John Obee, Esq. -
Facebook to stop ads that target, exclude races
Article from the November 11, 2016 USA TODAY
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook says it will no longer allow advertisers to exclude specific racial and ethnic groups when placing ads related to housing, credit or employment. -
Reflections Inspired By Selma Movie
Dr. David J. Snider is a member of FHCMD’s Board Executive Committee. David is owner and primary consultant of David Snider Associates, which helps leaders and teams work together more effectively. The following is his essay that describes the impact the Selma march had on him as he returned to the South. -
“Fair Housing: A Place to Call Home” Video
“Fair Housing: A Place to Call Home” tells of the creation of the Toledo Fair Housing Center as well provides a history of housing discrimination in the U.S. Local and national leaders in the fight for fair housing are interviewed and describe the importance enforcing fair housing laws. This wonderful, educational video is a must see. -
A Civil Rights Moment, Featuring Board Member Lucy Maddox
Having been born and reared in Birmingham, Alabama, I was accustomed to the segregation laws of Alabama. I did not like them but had no idea how to get rid of them. It was not until Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Birmingham and started scheduling meetings that I really realized what a racist society we were living in. -
On December 15, 2016, FHCMD Executive Director Margaret Brown appeared on WDET radio with Bridge Magazine reporter Mike Wilkinson on the Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson program. Together they discussed Mr. Wilkinson’s article, “Black Flight to Suburbs Masks Lingering Segregation in Metro Detroit,” and racial segregation in housing.