This month, we are going to discuss strategies to avoid fair housing trouble during the application process—beginning with initial contact and ending with approval or rejection of an application. Fair housing law prohibits communities from discriminating against prospects and applicants...
We have given you seven rules on preventing fair housing complaints during the application process. 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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In this special issue of Fair Housing Coach, we'll update you on some recent court developments on the Fair Housing Act (FHA). In recent months, courts have handed down decisions on local immigration measures and the FHA design and construction standards—topics we covered in ...
We have summarized some recent court decisions on fair housing law. Now let's look at how the rulings might apply in the real world. Take the COACH'S QUIZ to see what you have learned.
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This month's lesson discusses how to avoid discrimination based on source of income, a catchall phrase that generally refers to lawful sources of income, such as wages, alimony, and public assistance. The Fair Housing Act (FHA) does not ban discrimination based on source of income, but many...
We have given you five rules on complying with fair houing law relating to source of income. 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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This month, we are going to review fair housing law pertaining to individuals with disabilities. If you find it challenging to understand and comply with all the fair housing rules applicable to individuals with disabilities, you are not alone. According to HUD's most recent annual report,...
We have given you six rules on how to prevent disability discrimination claims under 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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The Fair Housing Act (FHA) bans housing discrimination based on familial status. Therefore, your community may not exclude families with children under 18, unless you comply with strict rules governing senior communities.
