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Wide promotional banner for Fair Housing Insiders: Case Files featuring Leslie Tucker smiling on the left against a soft, faded legal background with a gavel, documents, and a house model. Large centered text reads: “HUD investigates Washington’s Covenant Homeownership Program.” A teal banner along the bottom includes the FHI logo and the text “Fair Housing Insiders: Case Files.”

Case Files: HUD Investigates Washington’s Covenant Homeownership Program

Explore the recent HUD investigation into Washington State’s housing finance programs and what it signals for the future of fair housing compliance. This episode breaks down the legal risks of race-conscious policies in housing and offers actionable takeaways for property managers.

  • 00:00 — The shift in HUD enforcement: Secretary-initiated investigations.
  • 01:32 — Breaking down the Washington Covenant Homeownership Program controversy.
  • 03:08 — The “Social Experiment” defense vs. Fair Housing Act realities.
  • 04:37 — Why race-based gatekeeping poses significant legal risks for property managers.
  • 05:37 — Practical advice: Maintaining neutral criteria for housing benefits.

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