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J. Courtney Cunningham Attorney at Law May 2, 2024

When Can a Landlord Legally Reject an ESA?

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ESAs play a crucial role in the mental and emotional support of individuals with recognized disabilities, and federal and state laws provide certain protections for ESA owners to ensure they can enjoy their homes with these important companions.

J. Courtney Cunningham Attorney at Law April 25, 2024

Can a Cat Be a Service Animal?

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The world of service animals is vast and varied. Dogs, for the most part, have taken center stage as service companions, thanks to their loyalty, intelligence, and ability to learn complex tasks.

J. Courtney Cunningham Attorney at Law March 4, 2024

What Is the Fair Housing Act?

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The Fair Housing Act is a law that prohibits discrimination in the rental or purchase of housing based on race, sex, nationality, familial status, or notably, disability.

J. Courtney Cunningham Oct. 3, 2023

Are Wealthy People Immune from Housing Discrimination? No.

When I first started practicing housing discrimination law, I didn’t think I would be representing wealthy older people. Honestly, I thought those types of people would be discriminating against my clients.

J. Courtney Cunningham July 20, 2023

Woman Says She Was Sexually Harassed by Relator

Does the Fair Housing Act protect women from sexual harassment while seeking housing? You bet it does. What the video below to see how we are protecting a client who experienced unlawful discrimination which looking for a home for herself and her children.

J. Courtney Cunningham July 7, 2023

Homeowner’s Associations Push Evictions because tenants are Disabled. I’ve stopped them every time.

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J. Courtney Cunningham May 19, 2023

Emotional Support Animals versus Service Animals. What’s the Difference?

J. Courtney Cunningham April 20, 2023

National Origin Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act 2023

National origin discrimination is a form of discrimination that occurs when someone is treated unfairly because of their country of origin, ancestry, or ethnicity. In the United States, national origin discrimination is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act

J. Courtney Cunningham April 20, 2023

Direct Threat Under The Fair Housing Act

a federal law that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on a person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability.

J. Courtney Cunningham April 20, 2023

Familial Status discrimination Under The Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on several protected classes, including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.

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