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The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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The Supreme Court's Ruling on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Bostock v. Clayton County

The Supreme Court has had a pending case involving sexual orientation and gender identity. In a very recent historic decision, Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, 590, U.S. ___ (2020), (“Bostock”) the U.S. Supreme Court expanded its interpretation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination. This law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, but not explicitly on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Court has determined in this decision that Title VII’s protection of employees on the basis of sex also protects employees on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Fair Housing and the Future

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Fair Housing and the Future

The Fair Housing future has a lot in store for us. What is on the Fair Housing horizon?  For property management professionals this is an important question.  We can never sit on our hands when it comes to Fair Housing compliance.  So what have we learned from the previous year and what can we expect moving into this new year?

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Terrorism Concerns and Managing Screening Policies

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Screening Polices and Terrorism Concerns

When was the last time you reviewed your screening policies? Prevent illegal discrimination in screening applicants by developing and practicing consistent policies.  Terrorism concerns are relevant and need to be addressed in a proactive way and not reactive.  Your team needs to be properly trained on Fair Housing compliance and also on how to properly apply any procedures and policies that you may implement. [Read more…]

Stop Faking Service Dogs

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Great article found by our good friend Nadeen Green! Please remember-this article does not explain the requirements for either service or emotional support animals in housing. The Fair Housing Act, unlike the ADA, permits either type of assistive animals but permits the housing provider to seek third party professional verification when the need for the animal is not readily apparent. Click HERE for more

Fair Housing Compliance – What Qualifies As A Senior Living Community?

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Fair Housing Compliance - What Qualifies As Senior Living Community

What qualifies as a senior living community? An increasing number of housing developments appear to be marketing themselves as “Active Adult” or “Empty Nester” communities.  How can that be?  “Adult Only” housing was outlawed in 1988 when President Ronald Reagan signed the Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) into law.

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Fair Housing – Always Be In The Know

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Fair Housing - Always Be In The Know

So let’s review the seven protected classes.  They are as follows.  1. Race 2. Color 3. Religion 4. National Origin 5. Gender 6. Familial Status 7. Disability. Some local governments have already passed legislation that protects LGBT as a class and we can only foresee that more of this will occur through all levels of government in the near future.

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