The Housing Choice Voucher Program, a critical component of the U.S. housing system, provides opportunities for thousands of families to secure affordable housing. However, the program also presents a complex set of responsibilities and legal obligations for landlords and housing authorities. To ensure compliance, let’s dive deep into these responsibilities, offering insights and guidance.
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As a property management professional, you will often encounter unique and challenging situations. One such challenge is determining whether allergies can be considered a disability under fair housing laws. In this article, the complex topic of allergies is discussed along with best practices to follow.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of fair housing laws and regulations, one topic that has garnered significant attention is the status of drug addiction as a disability. In part three of our series, Is It a Disability, we explore the implications of such a classification and the fair housing responsibilities every housing provider needs to be
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Property managers strive to provide equal opportunities and accessibility to all residents, and the concept of reasonable accommodations plays a pivotal role. Yet, amidst the commitment to promoting equal housing opportunities, a pressing question arises: Can such a thing as an unreasonable accommodation request exist?
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With the ever-increasing demand for housing and the pressing need to maintain safety and livability standards, enforcing occupancy limits has become a crucial aspect of property management. However, striking the right balance between upholding occupancy restrictions and adhering to fair housing regulations presents a complex challenge. In part two of our series, we focus on
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In recent years, fair housing lawsuits have become more prevalent than ever before. Landlords and property managers are facing an increasing number of claims alleging discrimination on the basis of protected classes, such as race, gender, religion, and disability. These lawsuits can have serious financial and reputational consequences, making it crucial for those in the
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What challenges can parking spaces raise in property management? We discuss some of the more common questions we see and share best practices to help you avoid any fair housing potholes.
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Today, roughly 11.5 million people are either deaf or hard of hearing in the United States. This raises the question, are housing providers required to provide translation services or an ASL interpreter as a reasonable accommodation? Join us as we share insights and tips to help you stay fair housing friendly.
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Marijuana use continues to be a challenging situation for property management companies. What are the fair housing implications, and do you have to permit its use?
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Live-in aides present a unique challenge to housing providers. This article will focus on the main points of what you need to know and how having the right policies and procedures in place will aid in fair housing compliance.
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