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Hoarding and Fair Housing: The Property Manager’s  Compliance Guide

Hoarding disorder is more than just clutter—it’s a recognized mental impairment affecting an estimated 2-6% of the population, or roughly 15 to 16 million adults in the United States. For property owners and managers, this common issue is guaranteed to become a complex fair housing challenge. When an overflowing apartment presents fire hazards and sanitation […]

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Fair Housing’s 3 Non-Negotiables: A Property Manager’s Essential Survival Guide

Starting a new role as a property manager is exciting—and overwhelming. While you focus on leases, maintenance, and resident relations, one area demands your immediate and rigorous attention: Fair Housing compliance. The stakes are high. Good intentions are not enough. Being well-intentioned but not well-trained is hazardous for both the manager and the property’s bottom

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Fair Housing Liability: When Does Resident-on-Resident Harassment Trigger Management’s Duty to Act?

Harassment between residents is one of the most challenging and critical issues property managers must navigate. While neighbor disputes are common in multifamily housing, there is a fine, essential line that, once crossed, transforms a routine conflict into an illegal Fair Housing Act (FHA) violation—and transfers the liability to the housing provider. This article, based

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Retaliation vs. Rule Enforcement: Navigating the Fair Housing Fine Line

Property management is a complex field that demands teams balance operational needs, resident satisfaction, and strict legal compliance. Few areas present a trickier challenge than distinguishing between legitimate rule enforcement and unlawful fair housing retaliation. When a resident engages in what is legally defined as “protected conduct”—such as making a fair housing complaint or requesting

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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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