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1. Transitional Housing and Shelter Providers: What You Should Know
Fair Housing and Innovative Partnerships – Education Outreach Initiative
2021 Fair Housing Webinars

2. Welcome!
Special thanks to the following:
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for their
support
• Attorney Eric Steven for time and expertise
• IHFA’s Marketing Communications team and Cristina Carlos for her
assistance.
Today’s session is provided to increase awareness of rights and
responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act in order to
• Reduce violations and discriminatory practices
• Lower the cost to deliver quality housing and shelter
Welcome

3. The work that provided the basis for this publication and event was
supported by funding under a grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The
authors and publishers are solely responsible for the accuracy of the
statements and interpretations contained in this publication.
Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal
Government.
Acknowledgement and Disclaimer

4. • Please note. This session is being recorded for future reference. We will
send participants a link to the video, chat and materials in the coming days.
• We will begin with everyone muted to reduce noise and distraction.
• You can rename yourself; and turn your video on or off for the session.
• Please type questions, comments or resources in the chat: the host will
share these with the presenters. Once you hit ‘enter,’ what you’ve typed will
be shared.
Session Structure and Housekeeping

5. Presenter
Eric M. Steven, Esq.
Steven Law Office | ericstevenlaw.com
Erik Kingston, PCED | Moderator
IHFA
Cristina Carlos | Promotion, registration
IHFA

6. Summary of case law*
Home Occupied as Residence
United States v. Hughes Memorial Home, (W.D. Va. 1975)
Direct Threat/Application of ADA to Persons Infected w HIV
Bragdon v. Abbot, (1998)
Whether treatment facility is a dwelling under Fair Housing Act
Lakeside Resort Enterprises, LP v. Board of Supervisors of Palmyra, (3rd Cir. 2006)
Shelter’s ability to restrict placement of individual w mental health component
Jenkins v. New York City Dept. Of Homeless Services, (S.D.N.Y. 2009)
Religious shelter under the Fair Housing Act
Intermountain Fair Housing Council v. Boise Rescue Missions Ministries, (D. Idaho 2010)
Extent of Fair Housing Act protections against religious discrimination
Intermountain Fair Housing Council v. Boise Rescue Missions Ministries (9th Cir. 2011)
*Case Summary by Zoe Ann Olson and Eric Steven

7. Key/emerging topics
Definition of ‘Dwelling’
42 U.S.C. 3602
Introduction to Gender-Segregated Facilities & Correctional Services Canada
santetranshealth.org/jemengage/en/guide-contents/gender-segregated-facilities/
Legal and Ethical Issues Facing Homeless Shelters
Sam Kellenberg 12/12/2019
Housing Discrimination and Persons Identifying as LGBTQ
Equal Access to Housing Final Rule
Revised Restrictions on Assistance to Noncitizens; Final Rule
24 CFR Part 5
Worden Memo | 2.11.2021
Including sexual orientation and gender identity under Gender as a protected class

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