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A Year of Upheaval: How 2025 Impacted Fair Housing Operations

 A Year of Upheaval: How 2025 Impacted Fair Housing Operations

The year 2025 brought significant shifts to the national fair housing landscape—new leadership at the federal level, major restructuring within HUD, and evolving pressures across the rental housing industry. Yet even with all this change, one core principle remains firmly intact: the Fair Housing Act continues to govern the way housing providers must operate. This […]

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Holiday Guests, Assistance Animals, and Fair Housing—Are You Ready?

The holiday season often means family visits, longer stays, and plenty of activity around your community. While it’s a time for celebration, it’s also a period when fair housing compliance can be easily overlooked. Property managers and housing providers must ensure that their guest policies are enforced fairly and consistently, especially during the holiday season.

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Decorations, Parties & Compliance: Holiday Fair Housing Tips

The holiday season brings a unique energy to housing communities. From sparkling decorations to cheerful gatherings, property managers often strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for their residents. However, along with the fun comes an important responsibility: ensuring that holiday activities and displays comply with the Fair Housing Act. What might seem like

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The Fair Housing Guide Part 2: Employee Responsibility Defined

In property management, fair housing compliance is more than a policy; it is a shared responsibility that extends to every employee. Whether you’re a leasing agent greeting prospective residents, a maintenance technician entering a home for repairs, or an office administrator handling paperwork, your actions can have legal consequences. The Fair Housing Act makes it

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The Fair Housing Guide Part 1: Employee Expectations Explained

Fair housing compliance is often seen as a top-down responsibility, driven by policies and leadership decisions. While that’s true, the real test of compliance happens at the ground level, through the daily actions of your employees. From leasing professionals and maintenance teams to customer service staff, every employee carries a responsibility to uphold fair housing

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Is Your Website Turning Renters Away? Website Accessibility in Property Management

When people think of accessibility, they often picture ramps, elevators, or wider doorways, but did you know that website accessibility is just as important? Your website is often the first point of contact for prospective residents, and if it isn’t inclusive, you may unintentionally be closing the door on individuals with disabilities. For property managers

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VAWA Certifications What Can Landlords Request

VAWA Certification: What Can Landlords Legally Request?

Navigating the requirements of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a necessary but often complicated responsibility for housing providers. One of the most frequently misunderstood aspects is the documentation process—what you can legally request from residents and how to ensure your practices are compliant.  What Type of Documentation Is Allowed? A common question in

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Navigating Fair Housing During Federal Cuts: Essential Guide for Property Management

In today’s climate of political and economic uncertainty, many property management professionals are asking important questions about the future of fair housing. With changes occurring at the federal level—particularly within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and its enforcement arm, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)—it’s understandable that confusion

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