RESOURCES
Anne Arundel County to Develop New Workforce Housing Project
Through the leveraging of federal, state, and private resources, a County fund is available for the development of rental projects. This specific development, Eagle Park, will accommodate those earning less than 60 percent of the county’s median income.
The Anne Arundel County Law Which Protects Against Housing Discrimination
To ensure fair housing for County residents, Anne Arundel County has in place a law which protects those seeking housing from discrimination. A person cannot be discriminated against for any reason of race, occupation, religion, and other personal characteristics.
Anne Arundel County Makes Mortgage Assistance More Accessible
Changes to the County’s Mortgage Assistance Program have allowed for more county residents to make use of an improved mortgage assistance system; under the recent changes almost half of the county workforce is eligible for up to $50,000 in mortgage assistance.
Zip Code Matters: How Communities Are Deprived of Opportunity
In this short, revealing documentary by the Fair Housing Center, the ways in which people are systemically deprived of opportunities for housing, work, education, and transportation depending on the area where they were born are examined.
The Rights of Renters, According to the Federal Government
Published by the White House, this document is a statement of the principles which the federal government believes renters should be entitled. The blueprint is not law but is intended to promote fairness for citizens living in rental housing.
New Act by State Will Hold Landlords Accountable for Bad Practice
Allowing tenants to raise issues against their landlords, the Rental Licensing Accountability Act will give tenants a voice without fear of unlawful treatment from their landlords. The law calls for courts to be stricter in their dealings with landlords, putting a stop to unfair eviction practices.
