Fair Housing: A Door to a Better Community
Join Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
for a virtual community event!
April 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | ZOOM
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Author Leah Rothstein speaks about her book, Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law
“Just Action, co-authored by Richard and Leah Rothstein, is just the book we need right now. Wise in its insistence on residential segregation as the country’s number-one racial problem, optimistic in its lighting of an achievable path forward, it will enhance and focus the country’s quest for racial justice.”
Development Outreach Officer, Jonathan Jarrett speaks on Getting and Staying Ready for Homeownership.
9th Ward City Councilman Jonathan Jarrett talks about preparing for homeownership by way of savings and budgeting, credit maintenance and management along with important information about mortgage underwriting and your monthly payment.
Your Money is No Good Here: Michigan’s New Source of Income Law with Attorney Steven Shelton.
Starting April 2, 2025, Michigan will enforce groundbreaking legislation to curb housing discrimination based on income sources. This new law targets landlords owning five or more rental units, prohibiting them from rejecting tenants solely because their income derives from sources such as housing vouchers, veterans’ benefits, or alimony. Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the significance of these protections, stating they could help over 34,000 families secure stable housing. With rising housing costs, this initiative seeks to dismantle barriers for vulnerable households and expand access to affordable living options.
To delve deeper into the implications of this law, Attorney Steven Shelton, Fair Housing and Housing Attorney at Legal Services of Eastern Michigan will provide insights on the prohibited practices and the anticipated impact of these protections on Michigan’s housing landscape and fair housing rights.
Event Agenda
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome, Zoom instructions, and introduce first speaker, Jonathan Jarrett |
| 9:15 – 9:45 | Jonathan Jarrett’s Presentation |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Q & A |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Introduce Steven Shelton |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Steven Shelton’s Presentation |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Q & A |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Break |
| 11:10 – 11:15 | Introduce Leah Rothstein |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Leah Rothstein’s Presentation |
| 12:00 to 12:15 | Q & A |
| 12:15 to 12:30 | Closing |