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Fair Housing and Invisible Disabilities: Risk, Bias, and the Interactive Process

Disability claims account for over half of all annual fair housing complaints, and many involve non-visible conditions. In this episode of Fair Housing Insiders, host Michael Coughlin welcomes fair housing attorney Leslie Tucker to discuss invisible disabilities and how unconscious bias can put housing providers at risk.

Key topics covered in this episode:

  • What constitutes an invisible disability under the Fair Housing Act
  • Why relying on a “visual test” creates significant legal liability
  • How to properly respond to subtle accommodation requests
  • When and how you can request disability verification
  • Navigating the interactive process to find workable alternatives

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Invisible Disabilities in Fair Housing

01:50 Defining Invisible Disabilities and Unconscious Bias

02:41 Common Mistakes in Handling Accommodation Requests

04:03 Is It Okay to Ask About Disability Status?

04:43 Verification Requirements for Non-Observable Disabilities

05:42 Navigating the Interactive Process

07:17 Compliance Training Resources & Wrap-Up

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