Episodes

  • The Protected Classes of the Fair Housing Act: Religion
    Feb 2 2024

    Episode Sources/Referenced Publications: 
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    https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/FHEO/documents/Ensuring%20Fair%20Housing%20Amidst%20Ongoing%20Religious%20Discrimination.pdf 
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    https://www.justice.gov/crt/housing-and-civil-enforcement-cases-documents-499
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    https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/FHEO/documents/HUD%20Title%20VI%20Fact%20Sheet%20(9.15.23).pdf 
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    https://www.justice.gov/crt/fcs/TitleVI 
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    Welcome to the Fair Housing Pod by Fair Housing Contact Service!

    Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) is a Akron, Ohio based, non-profit, community-based organization that addresses issues of housing discrimination, tenant-landlord concerns, and provides housing counseling for home buyers and home owners.

    Our mission is to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity. With this podcast we aim to offer an additional resource to help educate and inform our community on their fair housing rights.

    You can follow us at:
    Facebook: @FairHousingConact Service
    Instagram: @fairhousingakron
    Twitter: @FHCSakron

    OR give us a call at (330) 376-6191!

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    9 mins
  • Emotional Support Animals as Reasonable Accommodations in the Fair Housing Act
    Nov 30 2023

    One of our most common lines of questions are about  Emotional Support Animals under the federal Fair Housing Act. This brief episode aims to help gain a better understanding of the subject.

     It is important to remember that everyone's situation is different. If you have questions or concerns about how emotional support animals relate to your housing, you can contact our agency. 

    Until next time! 

    Welcome to the Fair Housing Pod by Fair Housing Contact Service!

    Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) is a Akron, Ohio based, non-profit, community-based organization that addresses issues of housing discrimination, tenant-landlord concerns, and provides housing counseling for home buyers and home owners.

    Our mission is to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity. With this podcast we aim to offer an additional resource to help educate and inform our community on their fair housing rights.

    You can follow us at:
    Facebook: @FairHousingConact Service
    Instagram: @fairhousingakron
    Twitter: @FHCSakron

    OR give us a call at (330) 376-6191!

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    9 mins
  • Housing Discrimination 101: Part 2
    Oct 31 2023

    Disclaimer: Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) seeks to be accurate in providing general housing information to prospective and existing tenants and landlords, home seekers, housing providers, and the general public. It recognizes that errors may occur and that these errors will be corrected when discovered. The information presented here is only intended to provide its readers with information and guidance, and is not intended to be legal advice.  If you need legal advice, please seek the aid of an attorney.



    -- This is a reupload of an episode--

    Welcome to the Fair Housing Pod by Fair Housing Contact Service!

    Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) is a Akron, Ohio based, non-profit, community-based organization that addresses issues of housing discrimination, tenant-landlord concerns, and provides housing counseling for home buyers and home owners.

    Our mission is to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity. With this podcast we aim to offer an additional resource to help educate and inform our community on their fair housing rights.

    You can follow us at:
    Facebook: @FairHousingConact Service
    Instagram: @fairhousingakron
    Twitter: @FHCSakron

    OR give us a call at (330) 376-6191!

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    7 mins
  • Introduction: Our History
    Oct 31 2023

    Disclaimer: Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) seeks to be accurate in providing general housing information to prospective and existing tenants and landlords, home seekers, housing providers, and the general public. It recognizes that errors may occur and that these errors will be corrected when discovered. The information presented here is only intended to provide its readers with information and guidance, and is not intended to be legal advice.  If you need legal advice, please seek the aid of an attorney.


    --This a reupload of an episode--

    Welcome to the Fair Housing Pod by Fair Housing Contact Service!

    Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) is a Akron, Ohio based, non-profit, community-based organization that addresses issues of housing discrimination, tenant-landlord concerns, and provides housing counseling for home buyers and home owners.

    Our mission is to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity. With this podcast we aim to offer an additional resource to help educate and inform our community on their fair housing rights.

    You can follow us at:
    Facebook: @FairHousingConact Service
    Instagram: @fairhousingakron
    Twitter: @FHCSakron

    OR give us a call at (330) 376-6191!

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    12 mins
  • Ohio Tenant Landlord FAQs
    Jun 30 2023


    Disclaimer: Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) seeks to be accurate in providing general housing information to prospective and existing tenants and landlords, home seekers, housing providers, and the general public. It recognizes that errors may occur and that these errors will be corrected when discovered. The information presented here is only intended to provide its readers with information and guidance, and is not intended to be legal advice.  If you need legal advice, please seek the aid of an attorney.

    Welcome to the Fair Housing Pod by Fair Housing Contact Service!

    Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) is a Akron, Ohio based, non-profit, community-based organization that addresses issues of housing discrimination, tenant-landlord concerns, and provides housing counseling for home buyers and home owners.

    Our mission is to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity. With this podcast we aim to offer an additional resource to help educate and inform our community on their fair housing rights.

    You can follow us at:
    Facebook: @FairHousingConact Service
    Instagram: @fairhousingakron
    Twitter: @FHCSakron

    OR give us a call at (330) 376-6191!

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    10 mins
  • Federally Protected Classes According to the Fair Housing Act: Part One
    Apr 11 2023


    Thank you for giving us a listen!

    Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) is a Akron, Ohio based, non-profit, community-based organization that addresses issues of housing discrimination, tenant-landlord concerns, and provides housing counseling for home buyers and home owners.

    Our mission is to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity. With this podcast we aim to offer an additional resource to help educate and inform our community on their fair housing rights.

    You can follow us at:
    Facebook: @FairHousingConact Service
    Instagram: @fairhousingakron
    Twitter: @FHCSakron

    Welcome to the Fair Housing Pod by Fair Housing Contact Service!

    Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) is a Akron, Ohio based, non-profit, community-based organization that addresses issues of housing discrimination, tenant-landlord concerns, and provides housing counseling for home buyers and home owners.

    Our mission is to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity. With this podcast we aim to offer an additional resource to help educate and inform our community on their fair housing rights.

    You can follow us at:
    Facebook: @FairHousingConact Service
    Instagram: @fairhousingakron
    Twitter: @FHCSakron

    OR give us a call at (330) 376-6191!

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    13 mins