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Hate Acts and the Fair Housing Act

June 16, 2021
What is the Fair Housing Act? The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing related transactions based on a person’s protected class membership. More information on the...
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Predatory Lending: A Fair Housing Issue

June 10, 2021
What is Predatory Lending? Predatory lending typically refers to lending practices that impose unfair, deceptive, or abusive loan terms on borrowers. Why is Predatory Lending a Fair Housing Issue? Often predatory...
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The Fair Housing Act

June 10, 2021
The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in residential housing transactions because of a person’s protected class status. Protected Classes The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits...
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Senior Managing Attorney NBTA Certification

June 9, 2021
The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) and West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS) are pleased to announce that WTLS' Senior Managing Attorney, Beth Bates, has successfully...