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January 2014 Coach's Quiz

December 23, 2013    

We’ve covered 11 FAQs about state and local fair housing laws. 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 answer. On a separate...

What You Should Know About State and Local Fair Housing Laws

December 23, 2013    

This month’s lesson focuses on compliance with state fair housing laws, a key factor in effective fair housing training. Usually, our focus is on federal law—since it applies nationwide and covers groups long recognized as needing fair housing protections. But to fully protect your...

Year in Review: Highlights from the 2013 Lessons

December 6, 2013    

In this Special Issue, we’re going to wrap up 2013 with a summary of all the lessons covered this year. Keep it handy—it’s a brief refresher on top fair housing concerns and a helpful index to the full lessons, all of which are available to read on—or download from...

December 2013 Coach's Quiz

November 6, 2013    

We’ve suggested seven rules on how to avoid fair housing claims during the holiday season. 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...

Make Everyone Feel at Home During the Holidays

November 6, 2013    

This month’s lesson tackles some fair housing questions that always crop up this time of year. Every holiday season, it seems, there’s a story about disputes over nativity scenes and other religious displays in town squares or public buildings.

November 2013 Coach's Quiz

October 7, 2013    

We’ve suggested six rules on how to address medical marijuana use 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.

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

Addressing Medical Marijuana Use at Your Community

October 7, 2013    

In this month’s lesson, Fair Housing Coach reviews the ongoing debate over medical marijuana—and how it may affect your community. Now that it’s lawful in many states, you may be wondering about whether you must allow use of medical marijuana at your community.

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October 2013 Coach's Quiz

September 5, 2013    

We’ve suggested eight rules on how to avoid fair housing claims based on familial status. 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...

What NOT to Do When Dealing with Families with Children

September 5, 2013    

This month, Fair Housing Coach reviews fair housing protections based on familial status. The phrase “familial status” isn’t that common in everyday life, so it’s easy to get confused over exactly what it means and whom it covers.   

September 2013 Coach's Quiz

August 5, 2013    

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

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

Lessons Learned from Recent Court Rulings on Fair Housing Law

August 5, 2013    

This month, Fair Housing Coach reviews recent court decisions involving fair housing law. The rulings, all decided this year, address issues that you may have encountered: whether to allow a resident to sublet, when residents may be required to get rental insurance, how to deal with...

August 2013 Coach's Quiz

July 22, 2013    

We’ve suggested seven rules for complying with fair housing accessibility requirements. 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...