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Fair Housing Advertising Guidelines

Fair Housing Advertising – Guidelines To Compliance

Fair Housing advertising guidelines are a must when developing your marketing and advertising content. Fair Housing issues and violations are more common than you may think.  HUD provides advertising guidelines for compliance which this article covers. In case you’re asking yourself why you should read this particular article, the fact is that if you work […]

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Reasonable Accommodation Accommodating residents with allergies

Reasonable Accommodation – Accommodating Residents With Allergies

Reasonable Accommodation Definition A reasonable accommodation by definition is an adjustment made in a system to accommodate or make fair the same system for an individual based on a proven need. It is one of the many staples within Fair Housing that we all need to be educated about.

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Sexual Harassment Claims - Best Practices For Compliance

Sexual Harassment Claims – Best Practices For Compliance

Sexual Harassment Allegations Sexual harassment allegations are a serious matter.   The Department of Justice and HUD are working together in a task force to investigate and prosecute cases of sexual harassment in housing. As serious (and expensive) as allegations of sexual harassment are for employers, housing providers have even wider concerns since housing providers need

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Screening Polices and Terrorism Concerns

Terrorism Concerns and Managing Screening Policies

When was the last time you reviewed your screening policies? Prevent illegal discrimination in screening applicants by developing and practicing consistent policies.  Terrorism concerns are relevant and need to be addressed in a proactive way and not reactive.  Your team needs to be properly trained on Fair Housing compliance and also on how to properly

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