Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications Archives - The Fair Housing Institute, Inc.

Unreasonable Accommodations – Is There Such a Thing? Part 2

In the world of property management, the topic of reasonable and unreasonable modifications often arises. One particularly common area of concern is flooring modifications, which can present challenges when determining compliance with fair housing laws. Let’s explore what constitutes a reasonable modification, how to handle requests, and the differences in obligations between conventional and federally […]

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HCVP Unveiled: Insights for Housing Authority Employees

As the complexities surrounding fair housing grow, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), often referred to as Section 8, has emerged as an essential tool. This program helps make housing accessible to low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. However, as states increasingly recognize source of income as a protected category, more landlords and

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Housing Choice Vouchers and Fair Housing

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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Parking Spaces – Common Questions

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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Translation Services Part 1 - Reasonable Accommodation

Translation Services – Reasonable Accommodation

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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Fair Housing and Marijuana – Do You Have To Permit Its Use?

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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Reasonable Accommodations – “I Am Not Filling Out Your Form!”

To use a form or not to use a form: that is the question. Shakespeare aside, discretion needs to be part of your policy when it comes to reasonable accommodations and how they are verified.

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Fair Housing Practices and Relay Operators

Fair Housing Best Practices and Relay Operators

How do you handle a relay operator phone call in the leasing office? What are some fair housing best practices? Join us as we discuss the do’s and don’ts of handling relay operator calls.

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Your ESA Questions Answered

ESA or emotional support animals continues to be one of the most talked-about fair housing concerns. The more we clarify and educate the many different scenarios that face property management staff, the better equipped we all can be to avoid a fair housing complaint.

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Senior Housing and Mental Health Challenges

Episode 25 of Fair Housing Insiders We are happy to have Brandon Ball from Wesley Woods Senior Living and George Tucker from Campbell-Stone join us again to tackle perhaps the most difficult fair housing topic: Mental health challenges and senior housing.

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