Accommodations

Answering Your Questions About Assistance Animals

August 7, 2011    

This month, we're going to discuss federal laws about when—and under what circumstances—communities must allow people to bring animals onto the property.

September 2011 Coach's Quiz

August 6, 2011    

We have given you the answers to the 12 most common questions about assistance animals under fair housing law. Now let's look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH's Quiz to see what you have learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following...

Separating Fact From Fiction: Clearing Up Misconceptions About Reasonable Accommodation Requests

March 10, 2011    

This month Fair Housing Coach focuses on reasonable accommodation requests by individuals with disabilities. It can be a confusing topic, so we're going to go over the fair housing rules and dispel common misconceptions about how to handle these requests properly.

March 2011 Coach's Quiz

March 1, 2011    

We have discussed the 10 most common myths about how to recognize and handle requests for reasonable accommodations. Now let's look at how the myths could lead to fair housing problems in the real world. Take the COACH's Quiz to see what you have learned.

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When To Make Exceptions To Community Policies And Procedures

May 9, 2010    

When it comes to fair housing compliance, the watchword is consistency. In most cases, consistency in how you treat everyone—starting from anyone who calls or visits your community to applicants, residents, and their guests—is the best way to ward off claims of discrimination based...

May 2010 Coach's Quiz

April 30, 2010    

We have given you eight rules on when it's appropriate to make exceptions to community rules and policies under fair housing claims. Now let's look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH's Quiz to see what you have learned.

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Complying With Laws Protecting Military Service Members And Veterans

March 10, 2010    

This month's lesson discusses federal, state, and local laws protecting military service members, veterans, and their families. In the context of fair housing, the laws in some states and municipalities specifically list military or veteran status as a protected characteristic, and some fair...

Legal Update

March 1, 2010    

March 2010 Coach's Quiz

March 1, 2010    

We have given you six rules on how to comply with laws protecting military service members and veterans. Now let's look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH's Quiz to see what you have learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following questions...

How To Handle Requests For Assistance Animals

November 10, 2009    

This month's issue of Fair Housing Coach focuses on how to handle requests for assistance animals. Although communities generally are free to set rules restricting the presence or type of animals allowed on their property, fair housing law may require you to make an exception to those...

November 2009 Coach's Quiz

October 31, 2009    

We have given you five rules on handling requests for assistance animals. Now let's look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH'S QUIZ to see what you have learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following questions has only one correct answer. On...