Housing Law Library
The following resource library was compiled to provide information to tenants, organizers and others on the laws, regulations and programs that impact tenants and rental housing. The resources here are primarily focused on federal programs, but we are planning to expand to state and local in the future. You can choose a category from the drop-down menu to filter these documents.
PRRAC
Crafting a strong and effective source of income discrimination law
An overview of suggested campaign elements for implementing a strong source of income discrimination law, including messaging, tactics and enforcement provisions.
Housing Discrimination & Fair Housing, Subsidized Housing, Gentrification & Displacement, Model Legislation & Regulation
NHLP, PRRAC
Advocates' Guide to Successful Implementation of the mandatory Small Area FMR rule
Short guide to the local implementation and enforcement of SAFMR rule in jurisdictions required to implement it. SAFRMR is the HUD demonstration program that narrows the geographic boundaries for setting housing assistance levels to more closely match local rent levels, often increasing assistance and opening up previously unavailable areas to voucher holders.
Housing Discrimination & Fair Housing, Subsidized Housing, Gentrification & Displacement
Federal Trade Commission
Getting Utility Service: Why Your Credit Matters
General overview document for the public on the general practices involved in applying for utilities, when a deposit may be required, what to do if you have trouble paying your bill and how to avoid scams.
Consumer Protection, Utilities
PRRAC
Civil Rights Best Practices in LIHTC
Summary report using a variety of state-level examples of best practices in implementation of outreach, local program standards and reporting using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to further fair housing and civil rights.
Housing Development & Construction, Housing Discrimination & Fair Housing, Subsidized Housing, Community Development & Land Use
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, PRRAC
A Guide to Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs)
Comprehensive guide to the SAFMR program for advocates and local agencies on implementation, requirements and key issues involved in HUD’s demonstration program. SAFRMR is the HUD demonstration program that narrows the geographic boundaries for setting housing assistance levels to more closely match local rent levels, often increasing assistance and opening up previously unavailable areas to voucher holders.
Subsidized Housing, Gentrification & Displacement, Housing Discrimination & Fair Housing
Thanks to National Housing Law Project, Urban Institute, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, the National Alliance for Safe Housing, National Low Income Housing Coalition, National Fair Housing Alliance, National Consumer Law Center and AHJ core partners Lawyers' Committee for Civil Right Under Law, Poverty and Race Research Action Council, PolicyLink, and Public Advocates for contributing documents to this library.
If you have any questions, or if there is a topic not covered that you wish was, or a resource you think would be helpful, please let us know at info@allianceforhousingjustice.org.