Fair Housing

Understand your responsibilities under state and federal Fair Housing laws. This section covers emotional support animals, service animals, screening practices, reasonable accommodations, advertising guidelines, and more. Protect yourself from discrimination claims by learning where good intentions may still lead to legal risk.

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Fair Housing Testers: Are You Prepared to be Put to the Test?
Fair Housing Testers: Are You Prepared to be Put to the Test?

Let’s talk about moles. No, I don’t mean the garden variety. I’m referring to the spy-type moles hired by agencies to catch housing providers engaging in unlawful or discriminatory practices. These people, called Fair Housing Testers, can work for state fair housing departments,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted06/1/2023


Can I Reject an Applicant with an ESA if I Have a No-Pets Policy?
Can I Reject an Applicant with an ESA if I Have a No-Pets Policy?

Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are not considered pets. Rental housing providers cannot deny an applicant who requires an ESA based on a no-pets policy. Read on to learn more! Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/15/2023


Writing a Vacancy Ad: Be Careful What You Say!
Writing a Vacancy Ad: Be Careful What You Say!

The summer rental season is in full swing and if you’ve received a notice of intent to vacate from a tenant, the time to start marketing is now. During last week’s member education session, “Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations for Rental Housing Providers”, attorney... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted07/1/2022


Recorded Webinar: Marijuana, Emotional Support Animals & Other ADA Pitfalls
Recorded Webinar: Marijuana, Emotional Support Animals & Other ADA Pitfalls

Marijuana, emotional support animals, and disability accommodations as it relates to rental housing. Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2021