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What's a Family? Complying with the Law in Light of Changing Family Structures

April 1, 2011    

This month, Fair Housing Coach reviews the law banning housing discrimination based on familial status. After disability and race, it's the third most common basis—amounting to about 20 percent—of all formal fair housing complaints, according to HUD's most recent...

April 2011 Coach's Quiz

March 31, 2011    

We have given you eight rules to help you avoid discrimination 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 have learned.

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Separating Fact From Fiction: Clearing Up Misconceptions About Reasonable Accommodation Requests

March 10, 2011    

This month Fair Housing Coach focuses on reasonable accommodation requests by individuals with disabilities. It can be a confusing topic, so we're going to go over the fair housing rules and dispel common misconceptions about how to handle these requests properly.

March 2011 Coach's Quiz

March 1, 2011    

We have discussed the 10 most common myths about how to recognize and handle requests for reasonable accommodations. Now let's look at how the myths could lead to fair housing problems 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.

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New Year, New Focus: 10 Resolutions To Improve Your Fair Housing Program

January 10, 2011    

New Year's is a time when many of us take a look back and resolve to make some changes in the upcoming year. The most popular resolutions involve personal goals such as losing weight, getting a better job, or reducing debt, according to the U.S. government. (Yes, the government has compiled...

January 2011 Coach's Quiz

January 1, 2011    

We have given you 10 resolutions to improve your fair housing program. Now let's look at how they might apply in the real world. Take the COACH's Quiz to see what you have learned.

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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.

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Legal Update

December 1, 2010    

How To Address A Formal Fair Housing Complaint

November 10, 2010    

This month's issue focuses on what to do if your community is ever accused of a fair housing violation.