For the most recent HUD memo regarding assistance animals, please click here. HUD recently came out with a new notice on assistance animals. The topic of emotional support animals and assistance animals has many questions surrounding it. Be sure to check out the clip from our YouTube channel episode and review some of the key […]
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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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Answering questions is part of the routine in property management. Some questions can lead us into fair housing hot water if we are not careful with our answers. Answering Questions – Your Communication Options In a previous post, we discussed how to answer questions on the telephone. That is by no means the only form
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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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The Fair Housing future has a lot in store for us. What is on the Fair Housing horizon? For property management professionals, this is an important question. We can never sit on our hands when it comes to Fair Housing compliance. So what have we learned from the previous year, and what can we expect
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Can some extreme actions by a resident be deemed a “direct threat,” thereby exempting property management from being required to make reasonable accommodation to the resident?
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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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Fair Housing Or Personal Security? An employee’s safety and personal security usually should take precedence over fair housing concerns. Working in the field of residential real estate can be very rewarding. Whether you’re involved in sales, leasing, or maintenance, you can also face risks. We’ve all heard the frightening stories of on-site employees or real
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Disparate Impact Clarification For the most current information regarding the discriminatory effects rules, please click here. Keeping up with Fair Housing laws can be a full time job. Laws are added, changed, and tweaked regularly. Recently, the American Bankers Association (ABA) and state bankers associations in all 50 states responded to HUD’s request for suggestions
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Apartment maintenance staff may receive reasonable modification requests because of their direct contact with residents. Therefore, it’s important that they are educated on how to respond to such requests.
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