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Recent Fair Housing Lawsuits - What Can We Learn?

Recent Fair Housing Lawsuits – What Can We Learn?

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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Translation Services Part 2 - Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Translation Services Part 2 – Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Ensuring equal access to housing for everyone is a fundamental principle of fair housing laws. However, this can be challenging for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), who may face language barriers when seeking housing or interacting with housing providers. In this article, we’ll explore the fair housing implications of providing translation services and why …

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Is It a Disability? Part One - Obesity

Is It a Disability? Part One – Obesity

Obesity is a growing health concern around the world, with an estimated 1.9 billion adults classified as overweight and 650 million of them considered obese. In recent years, there has been a debate as to whether obesity should be classified as a disability. The issue is complicated and can carry fair housing implications. In part …

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Top Five Episodes of 2022

Top Five Episodes of 2022

It’s hard to believe that we are wrapping up 2022. It has been another eventful year as we have slowly returned to a more normal way of doing business in the housing industry. We wanted to wrap up this year by sharing our top five episodes and other highlights from 2022.