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A thumbnail titled "Peak Season Fair Housing Fails" featuring the Fair Housing Insiders logo, two professional presenters, and an inset image of a key exchange.

Avoiding Fair Housing Violations During Peak Leasing Season

May 20, 2026 No Comments

Peak leasing season, typically spanning from May through August, represents a period of extreme urgency and high volume for property management professionals. This rush, unfortunately, also correlates with a significant spike in potential fair housing claims. The primary cause? When chaos reigns, adherence to documented policies often suffers. This episode dives deep into the crucial

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A promotional graphic for Fair Housing Insiders (FHI) titled "Property Management Risk: Seasonal Amenitites and Familial Status." The image features a professional headshot of Leslie Tucker and Michael Coughlin against a blue and white background. A circular inset in the upper right shows a person and a child jumping into a swimming pool.

Fair Housing in the Summer: Auditing Amenity Rules to Prevent Costly Familial Status Violations

May 6, 2026 No Comments

The summer season, with its packed pools and busy clubhouses, brings a unique and often costly compliance challenge for property managers: familial status discrimination. This issue consistently ranks among the top three fair housing complaints filed annually, and enforcement actions for amenity-related violations can result in settlements from $25,000 to over $100,000. To shield properties

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A promotional graphic for "Fair Housing Insiders" (FHI) titled "The Fair Housing Act Applies to the HOA." The left side of the image features the FHI logo and the title in white and black text against a solid red background. The right side shows a professional headshot of two individuals, a woman and a man, smiling. In the top right corner, a circular inset displays wooden toy houses and a document labeled "Homeowners Association."

The Fair Housing Act Applies to HOAs: What Property Managers Must Know

April 29, 2026 No Comments

The assumption that the Fair Housing Act (FHA) is exclusively a concern for rental properties is a dangerous misconception that exposes Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and property managers to significant legal liability. The fundamental legal truth is that the FHA applies to virtually all housing providers, including most HOAs and community associations. Failure to scrutinize the

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