Founded in 2009, HELP employs a diverse group of professionals to carry out its mission of addressing discrimination in housing. We have obtained numerous settlements and received nationwide recognition for its leadership in housing advocacy. Mary Prem, Executive Director Mary Prem received her Bach...

As part of its advocacy, HELP represents individuals who face discrimination in housing based on their race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, age, ancestry, color, creed, height, weight, and source of income. HELP also offers a complet...

Alex Spanos California-based development company will spend more than $12 million to retrofit thousands of apartment units found to be out of compliance with fair housing laws governing accessibility. The Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act protect the rights of pe...

Do you have a question about fair housing? What are the laws on advertising a rental? Federal fair housing laws prohibit discriminatory advertising in all housing, regardless of how large or small the property. What are the "protected categories" in my area? The "protected categories" under state an...