Complaints/Investigations

July 2014 Coach's Quiz

June 12, 2014    

We’ve suggested five rules for addressing accusations or threats from unhappy applicants or residents. Now let’s look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.

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July 2013 Special Issue Coach's Quiz

July 1, 2013    

We’ve suggested four rules for complying with HUD’s discriminatory effects standard. Now let’s look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.

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What You Should Know About HUD's New Discriminatory Effects Regulations

July 1, 2013    

In this Special Issue, Fair Housing Coach takes a look at HUD’s new discriminatory effects rules and what they may mean for your community.

November 2012 Coach's Quiz

October 4, 2012    

We’ve given you five rules to follow to avoid problems during fair housing testing. Now let’s look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.

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Be Prepared for Fair Housing Testers

October 4, 2012    

Recent developments signal a renewed emphasis on traditional fair housing testing. Now more than ever, it’s important to do everything you can to ensure your community complies with fair housing law—that way, you’ll be likely to pass any fair housing test.

How To Address A Formal Fair Housing Complaint

November 10, 2010    

This month's issue focuses on what to do if your community is ever accused of a fair housing violation.

November 2010 Coach's Quiz

October 31, 2010    

We have given you seven rules on how to address a formal fair housing complaint. 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...

Clearing The Air: How To Comply With Fair Housing Laws When Dealing With Smoking

October 9, 2010    

In this month's issue, we'll discuss whether and to what extent fair housing laws affect your ability to regulate smoking at your community.

October 2010 Coach's Quiz

September 30, 2010    

We have given you five rules on how to comply with fair housing laws when handling smoking at your community. 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...

Timing Is Everything: Avoiding And Defending Against Retaliation Claims

August 9, 2010    

This month's issue of Fair Housing Coach focuses on what fair housing experts see as a growing trend in potential liability under fair housing law—retaliation claims.

August 2010 Coach's Quiz

July 31, 2010    

We have given you five rules to help your community prevent and defend against fair housing retaliation 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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Keep Grievances From Escalating Into Costly Litigation

October 9, 2009    

This month, the focus is on preventing resident grievances from escalating into costly litigation. Of course, you can't prevent anyone from filing a fair housing complaint—doing so may itself be a fair housing violation. But if you focus your fair housing efforts on prevention, you can...