All Protected Classes, Disability, Familial Status/Age, Other Classes, Race/Color/National Origin, Religion, Sex/Sexual Orientation

Holiday Celebrations And Religious Discrimination Claims

December 10, 2009    

This month, we are going to focus on avoiding discrimination claims based on religion. Housing communities face particular fair housing challenges this time of year, when many residents celebrate a number of religions' holidays. Fair housing law does not prevent you from celebrating the...

Legal Update

December 1, 2009    

December 2009 Coach's Quiz

December 1, 2009    

We have given you seven rules on how to avoid religious discrimination 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.

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

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...

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...

October 2009 Coach's Quiz

September 30, 2009    

We have given you seven rules to help you resolve potential fair housing problems before they turn into formal complaints or costly lawsuits. 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...

Complying With Fair Housing Law In The Management Of Common Areas And Amenities

September 9, 2009    

This month, we are going to look at fair housing compliance related to the operation and management of the leasing office, common areas, and amenities, such as pools and fitness centers, within your community.

September 2009 Coach's Quiz

August 31, 2009    

We have given you six rules on complying with fair housing law in the management of your common areas and amenities. 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...

Legal Update 2009: What's Happening in the Courts

August 19, 2009    

In this special issue of Fair Housing Coach, we'll update you on some recent court developments involving the Fair Housing Act (FHA).

In some recent decisions, courts have weighed in on both sides of the simmering dispute over whether and to what extent the FHA applies to...

August 2009 Special Issue Coach's Quiz

August 14, 2009    

We have summarized some recent court decisions on 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 questions has only one correct answer. On a...

Preventing Claims From Individuals With Nonobvious Disabilities

August 9, 2009    

This month, we are going to review the fair housing rules as they pertain to disabilities that may not be obvious or apparent. The law prohibits communities from excluding or otherwise discriminating against individuals with disabilities. It also imposes duties on communities to provide...