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Housing and Development Law Institute ("HDLI") is a national nonprofit member organization whose mission is to serve as a legal resource to public housing and redevelopment agencies, their developers and legal counsel.

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Noteworthy


Boston Housing Authority v. Bridgewaters

Along with the Cambridge Housing Authority, HDLI filed the following amicus brief in the case of Boston Housing Authority v. Bridgewaters, pending in the highest court in Massachusetts. Amici argued that the Boston Housing Authority had no duty to overlook the violent act of a disabled tenant as a reasonable accommodation for his alleged mental illness. HDLI will keep you advised of the court's opinion.
HDLI's brief is available here.




Ohio Civil Rights Comm. v.
Akron Metro. Housing Authority

HDLI submitted an amicus brief in support of the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. We are pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Ohio, in a 7-0 decision, rejected the creation of a “hostile living environment” claim in Ohio. You can access the decision and HDLI’s brief.




The Hatch Act

Download Hatch Act summary

HDLI's October 2004 Messenger concerning the Hatch Act



 

Please contact HDLI at (202) 289-3400 or hdli@hdli.org with any questions.

 


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