Separate and Unequal: The Struggle of Tenants with Mental Illness to Maintain Housing

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Despite the passage of two major civil rights statutes designed to protect their rights, many persons with severe mental illness do not yet enjoy status as full tenants and experience great difficulty in securing and maintaining stable housing. This article assesses the current state of the law on tenancy rights of persons with mental disabilities and gives strategies for advocates.

By Michael Allen From November 1996