Category Archives: Housing

Support The Movement: Lower the Damn Rent

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Bruce Reilly

The Rent is Too Damn High. You heard Jimmy say it when he ran for Governor of New York (representing “The Rent is Too Damn High” party, no less), and it is increasingly true with every passing day. Want to … Continue reading →

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HUD’s new rules may have major impact on affordable housing for people with criminal records

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Bruce Reilly

Last week was celebrated for President Obama’s encouragement for America to reduce employment discrimination against people with past records, and his own executive action to ban the box on federal job applications. The heart of that story is how directly … Continue reading →

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New Report on Public Housing: “Communities, Evictions, and Criminal Convictions.”

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Bruce Reilly

I first encountered this public housing issue over a decade ago while living in Rhode Island, and finally began legal research while in New York City last summer.  It is national in scope, and much of the relevant law is … Continue reading →

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Unprison 2011-2013 Index

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Bruce Reilly

Below you will find an index of the articles written over the past several years for Unprison.  Readers are encouraged, as issues arise in your area, to utilize the research, analysis, and opinions presented below.  Some of these have appeared elsewhere, … Continue reading →

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Action Packed Hearing on Public Housing and Criminal Convictions

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Bruce Reilly

The public hearing held at Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), regarding criminal convictions, turned out to be three hours of praise, criticism, education, and a whole lot more from roughly 200 people.  For some, January 22nd was the first … Continue reading →

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New Orleans to Re-Write Policy on Housing and Criminal Convictions

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Bruce Reilly

After months of pushing the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) regarding a specific change in their Admissions and Evictions policies, a public hearing is scheduled for tomorrow night (Tues. 1/22/13), at HANO, 4100 Touro Street.  This effort was spearheaded … Continue reading →

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