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Top Ten Fair Housing Phrases – Say This, Not That – Part 2

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In property management, effective communication is crucial, not only to foster positive relationships but also to ensure compliance with fair housing laws. While some commonly used phrases may seem innocent, they can have unintended consequences that violate fair housing regulations. In part two, we will explore several fair housing phrases that you should avoid and […]

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HUD Guidance – Credit and Eviction Screening

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On May 2nd, 2024, HUD announced new notices in a press release about not only AI but credit and eviction screening processes. In past episodes, we have discussed a brief overview of these notices as well as a deeper look into the criminal history screening update.  In this special episode, we share critical insights with

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The Fair Housing Institute’s Impact on the Property Management Industry – Celebrating 100 Episodes

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Reaching the 100th episode of “Fair Housing Insiders” is not just a milestone—it’s a vibrant celebration of our collective journey in the property management industry. We have witnessed our incredible crew and community nurture this series into a cornerstone of knowledge and support, focusing on the critical issues of fair housing law compliance. Our Shared

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Marital Status – What Is It?

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Imagine you’re a property manager with a couple eager to rent one of your apartments. They’re respectful, financially stable, and perfect tenants in every way—except they’re not legally married, and your property has a policy against this. What do you need to know? In this article, we unpack the complexities of marital status in property

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The Property Management Impact of HUD’s New Guidance

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The rules of fair housing are evolving yet again. On April 29th, 2024, HUD released new guidance, and on May 2nd, it announced these new notices in a press release. These updates focus not only on AI but also on changes to the screening and advertising processes, especially as they pertain to private market housing.

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The Supreme Court's Ruling on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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Bostock v. Clayton County Update 02/24/2021 President Biden signed an Executive Order on January 25, 2021, requiring protections of LGBTQ people in housing, health care, and education. The Executive Order cites the recent Supreme Court decision, Bostock v. Clayton County, that held that the prohibition against sex discrimination in the Equal Employment Act prohibits discrimination on

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