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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.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following questions has only one...

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.

The Big Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Fair Housing Law

March 12, 2013    

In honor of Fair Housing Month, this month’s issue takes a break from our usual lesson to test your knowledge of fair housing law.

Recent trends suggest an upswing in fair housing enforcement efforts. With funding awarded last year, advocacy groups across the country are in the...

February 2013 Coach's Quiz

January 23, 2013    

We’ve described the seven new deadly fair housing sins—along with strategies to help you avoid committing them. 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.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the...

Deadly Fair Housing Sins: Part II

January 23, 2013    

Emerging Trouble Spots under Fair Housing Law

This month, we finish our two-part lesson on deadly fair housing sins, old and new. Last month, Part I of the lesson covered the old—violation of federal fair housing rules that have been on the books for many years, but...

January 2013 Coach's Quiz

December 19, 2012    

We’ve described the seven deadly recurring fair housing sins—along with strategies to help you avoid committing them. 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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Deadly Fair Housing Sins: Old and New

December 19, 2012    

Part I: Recurring Violations of Long-Standing Rules

This month, we’re starting a two-part lesson on the deadly sins of fair housing law. Though the deadly sins are historically seven in number, we’ve added a few more to cover the most costly fair housing...

Coach's Quiz -- December 2012 Special Issue

December 6, 2012    

 

We’ve reviewed some recent court cases to show how communities successfully defended themselves from fair housing claims. Now you can take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.

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How Communities Successfully Defend Fair Housing Claims in Court

December 6, 2012    

 

In this special issue of the COACH, we look at several court decisions released this year involving fair housing claims. Often, the media reports reflect only bad news: Communities forced to shell out hefty cash payments in damages, penalties, or settlements to resolve allegations...

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.

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

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.

What Would You Do? Lessons Learned From Recent Fair Housing Cases

June 5, 2012    

It’s summertime, so this month’s issue of Fair Housing Coach is ditching its usual lesson plan and taking a field trip—to see what’s happened this year in courts around the country.