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November 2010 Coach's Quiz

October 31, 2010    

We have given you seven rules on how to address a formal fair housing complaint. 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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Clearing The Air: How To Comply With Fair Housing Laws When Dealing With Smoking

October 9, 2010    

In this month's issue, we'll discuss whether and to what extent fair housing laws affect your ability to regulate smoking at your community.

October 2010 Coach's Quiz

September 30, 2010    

We have given you five rules on how to comply with fair housing laws when handling smoking 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 have learned.

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Legal Update: What's Happening in the Courts

August 19, 2010    

In this special issue of Fair Housing Coach, we'll update you on recent developments in fair housing law in Washington, state legislatures, and the courts.

August 2010 Special Issue Coach's Quiz

August 14, 2010    

We have reviewed some recent trends in 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.

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Timing Is Everything: Avoiding And Defending Against Retaliation Claims

August 9, 2010    

This month's issue of Fair Housing Coach focuses on what fair housing experts see as a growing trend in potential liability under fair housing law—retaliation claims.

August 2010 Coach's Quiz

July 31, 2010    

We have given you five rules to help your community prevent and defend against fair housing retaliation 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.

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"When I'm 64": Fair Housing Law And The Baby Boom Generation

July 9, 2010    

The 1967 Beatles song “When I'm 64” was written by Paul McCartney—some say when he was only 16 years old. No doubt 64 seemed old to the teenaged songwriter, but millions of “baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964—probably would disagree, as the...

July 2010 Coach's Quiz

June 30, 2010    

We have given you five rules to help you avoid fair housing problems involving baby boomers. 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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Advertising In The Modern Age: How To Ensure Compliance With Fair Housing Law

June 9, 2010    

This month, we are going to review fair housing rules applicable to advertising and marketing—and explain how to apply those rules in the shift from traditional forms of print media to new media, including the Internet, Facebook, and other Web-based technologies.

June 2010 Coach's Quiz

May 31, 2010    

We have given you six rules to ensure your advertising and marketing practices comply with 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...

When To Make Exceptions To Community Policies And Procedures

May 9, 2010    

When it comes to fair housing compliance, the watchword is consistency. In most cases, consistency in how you treat everyone—starting from anyone who calls or visits your community to applicants, residents, and their guests—is the best way to ward off claims of discrimination based...