We’ve suggested 6 rules for avoiding fair housing problems while providing maintenance services. 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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In this month’s lesson, Fair Housing Coach invites you to be the judge in several recent court cases involving reasonable accommodation requests. Fair housing law prohibits housing discrimination based on disability, and one form of disability discrimination is refusal to make...
We’ve suggested seven Dos & Don’ts for avoiding fair housing problems when dealing with prospects. 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.
In this month’s lesson, Fair Housing Coach spotlights fair housing problems that can arise when dealing with prospects. The majority of fair housing complaints occur during the apartment-seeking and rental-selection phase, says fair housing expert Shirley Robertson. And some have...
We’ve suggested six rules for complying with fair housing law when renting to students. 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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This month’s lesson focuses on complying with fair housing law when renting to students. Not so long ago, the major fair housing concern was discrimination against students—who faced difficulty finding housing based on a lack of positive credit history and worries about loud...
Here’s a Model Nondiscrimination Policy, which was adapted from one used in a recent Justice Department settlement. Check with an attorney in your area so you can include any additional state and local fair housing requirements.
We’ve suggested five rules to reduce the risk of a sexual harassment claim 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’ve learned.
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This month’s lesson focuses on a tough problem: sexual harassment. You might be familiar with rules banning sexual harassment of employees in the workplace, but there are similar rules banning sexual harassment of prospects, applicants, and residents of multifamily housing communities.
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.
