Contacto Comunitario:

This City of Winston-Salem community meeting held on April 9, 2026, focused on educating the local Latino community about fair housing laws and protections available to victims of domestic violence. Adolfo Brceño from the Department of Human Relations explained that landlords cannot evict tenants who call the police due to domestic violence incidents, as such evictions would violate the Fair Housing Act. The discussion also covered tenants' rights regarding lease agreements and the eviction process, emphasizing that landlords must go through the courts to evict tenants and cannot forcibly remove them without legal proceedings. While the meeting did not involve direct procurement or contracting decisions, it provided important information on housing policy and tenant protections that could influence future housing-related services and vendor opportunities in the city.