HUD proposes extending non-discrimination protection to gays, transgenders in need of housing assistance
”This is huge. It’s the first time (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people will have leverage to stop practices that are demeaning and discriminating.’‘
Jaime Grant of NGLTF on an upcoming study by the Department of Housing and Urban Development looking at discrimination against gay and transgender people who seek public rental assistance. The NY Times piece cites studies from Michigan, Salt Lake City, and Jacksonvile, FL that found evidence and reports of discrimination in the form of higher fees, anti-gay rules, non-renewal of leases, and reduction in number of homes to choose from. (New York Times)
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