Training Options
Custom Fair Housing Training Options
We know that every organization’s training needs are different. That’s why The Fair Housing Institute offers both live online webinars and in-person training options—giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your team. Whether you need the convenience of virtual learning or the engagement of face-to-face sessions, we’re here to help you stay compliant and confident with fair housing requirements.
In Person Training
- Tailored Content by Role – In-person sessions are customized for property managers, leasing agents, maintenance staff, and other housing professionals.
- Engaging, Hands-On Learning – Participants benefit from real-time interaction, group discussions, and practical case studies.
- On-Site Convenience – We bring the training directly to your location, minimizing disruption while maximizing team participation and impact.
Webinar Training
- Live, Interactive Webinars – Engage with expert fair housing instructors in real time, with opportunities for Q&A and audience participation.
- Convenient Remote Access – Ideal for multi-site teams or remote staff, webinars are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Consistent, Compliant Content – Ensure your team receives up-to-date, fair housing training aligned with current legal requirements.
Custom Training Options
Explore a selection of our most popular training sessions below, designed to address key fair housing topics and compliance challenges. We also offer customized training solutions tailored to the specific needs of your team, property type, or organizational goals.
Basics of Fair Housing Training
Understand federal and state-level protected classes and how they impact fair housing compliance.
Explore illegal steering practices and how to recognize and respond to harassment, including:
Differentiating between bullying and unlawful harassment under the Fair Housing Act
How to investigate allegations
Best practices for responsive and compliant communication
Guidance on policies affecting families with children, including:
Supervision requirements
Occupancy standards and compliance
- Community rules
A practical look at your responsibilities, including:
Request procedures: who can make a request and when
Verification methods: understanding forms versus letters
Factors for approval or denial
The interactive process and its legal significance
Common accommodation examples, such as:
Assistance animals
Reserved parking
Live-in aides
Requests involving chemical sensitivities
Maintenance Training
Learn how the Fair Housing Act applies to maintenance staff and day-to-day property operations.
Recognize when a request may be a reasonable accommodation and how to properly escalate it.
Best practices for tracking work orders and interactions to reduce liability.
Fair Housing and VAWA Training
- Protected Categories and Steering
- Screening Practices
- Harassment Awareness
- Familial Status Protection
- Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications
- Understanding VAWA Crimes & Protections
- Required Forms & Notifications
- Addressing Law Enforcement Involvement
- Property-Level Responsive Actions
- Scenario-Based Examples
- Emergency Transfers
- Confidentiality & Recordkeeping

Meet Your Trainer - Leslie Tucker P.C.
As an educational trainer with a rich background in civil rights law, Leslie specializes in fair housing and landlord-tenant issues. Her decade-plus experience, including roles at the EEOC and the City Attorney’s Office in Atlanta, informs her current position at Williams Edelstein Tucker, P.C. Leslie excels in developing and conducting tailored training programs on fair housing laws, leveraging her extensive knowledge to offer practical guidance, and to equip housing providers with the skills and understanding needed to navigate and comply with fair housing regulations. Leslie trains management companies and housing authorities nationwide and speaks at housing conferences regularly with the aim of keeping industry professionals educated and up to date.
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