Leasing

May 2011 Coach's Quiz

April 30, 2011    

We've given you nine rules to help you prevent fair housing complaints that arise from leasing tours. 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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When First Impressions Don't Count: Avoiding Discrimination Based on Appearance and Speech

February 10, 2011    

This month's issue addresses how you can get into fair housing trouble by relying on first impressions—that is, snap judgments about prospects, applicants, or residents—based on outward appearances.

February 2011 Coach's Quiz

February 1, 2011    

We have given you eight rules to help you prevent fair housing complaints based on first impressions. 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...

How To Prevent Fair Housing Trouble Based On National Origin

December 10, 2010    

This month, we are going to focus on preventing fair housing trouble based on national origin. According to the latest information available from HUD, national origin lags behind disability, race, and familial status as the basis for formal fair housing complaints. In fiscal year 2009, HUD...

December 2010 Coach's Quiz

December 1, 2010    

We've given you five rules on how to avoid fair housing trouble based on national origin. 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...

Preventing Discrimination Claims Based On Occupancy Standards

July 9, 2009    

This month, Fair Housing Coach focuses on a potential source of discrimination complaints based on familial status—your occupancy standards.

July 2009 Coach's Quiz

June 30, 2009    

We have given you seven rules on how to avoid discrimination complaints based on familial status arising from your occupancy standards. 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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Preventing Fair Housing Claims During the Application Process

September 9, 2008    

This month, we are going to discuss strategies to avoid fair housing trouble during the application process—beginning with initial contact and ending with approval or rejection of an application. Fair housing law prohibits communities from discriminating against prospects and applicants...

September 2009 Coach's Quiz

August 31, 2008    

We have given you seven rules on preventing fair housing complaints during the application process. 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...

Renting To Families With Children: Complying With Fair Housing, Lead-Paint Laws

May 9, 2008    

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) bans housing discrimination based on familial status. Therefore, your community may not exclude families with children under 18, unless you comply with strict rules governing senior communities.

May 2008 Coach's Quiz

April 30, 2008    

We have given you seven rules on how to comply with fair housing law when dealing with families with children. 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...