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Fair Housing Advertising – Guidelines To Compliance

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Fair Housing Advertising

Fair Housing advertising issues and violations are more common than you may think.  HUD provides advertising guidelines for compliance which this article covers.

In case you’re asking yourself why you should read this particular article, the fact is that if you work in the housing industry, you need to know your responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act, because regardless of your position, you are probably “advertising” every day.  Fair Housing advertising involves every member of your team. [Read more…]

Fair Housing & Personal Security – What Is Most Important?

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Fair Housing & Personal Security - What Is Most Important

Fair Housing Or Personal Security?

An employee’s safety and personal security usually should take precedence over fair housing concerns.

Working in the field of residential real estate can be very rewarding. Whether you’re involved in sales, leasing, or maintenance, you can also face risks. We’ve all heard the frightening stories of on-site employees or real estate agents who have been attacked while doing their jobs. Good personal security practices can greatly reduce the risk of such incidents. But what happens when your personal security practices force you to treat people differently so that you’re concerned about your fair housing compliance? [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

Disparate Impact Clarification – A Call To HUD

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Disparate Impact Clarification

Keeping up with Fair Housing laws can be a full time job. Laws are added, changed, and tweaked regularly. Recently, the American Bankers Association (ABA) and state bankers associations in all 50 states responded to HUD’s request for suggestions of outdated regulations by calling for clarification of the disparate impact rule. Here is an excerpt from the article in the ABA Banking Journal that recently was published that highlights this disparate impact clarification: [Read more…]

Atlanta Hot Spots – As Told By Locals #NAAEdu17

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National Apartment Association As Told By Locals
The National Apartment Association Education Conference for 2017 is almost upon us.  Besides work there is always some playtime.  We decided to reach out to some of our local multifamily professionals for their thoughts on some of the best places to see and enjoy while you are visiting our city.  Welcome to Atlanta everyone!  We know you will enjoy your visit!  In no particular order, check out what our locals recommend.  Do not skip a section!  Read on to find some great places to eat and even some information on catching a Braves game while you are in town. [Read more…]

The Fair Housing Institute & NAA 2017 Education Conference

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See You At The NAA Education Conference In Atlanta

The Fair Housing Institute team will be attending the National Apartment Association Education Conference in Atlanta on June 21-24 2017.  This is the premier event of the year for the apartment industry and THE BIGGEST event for education and collaboration.  The Fair Housing Institute will be exhibiting and speaking! [Read 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. [Read more…]

Answer Your Telephone With Care – Comply With Fair Housing

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Answer Your Telephone With Care – Comply With Fair Housing

I Thought You Had A Two Bedroom?

Telephone fair housing training is a key component for the compliance department in multifamily. Apartment rental offices receive many telephone calls each day. Questions such as: Are there available apartments? What is your screening criteria? and many others may be asked on any given day. [Read more…]

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