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Offering the right amenities—like pools, fitness centers, and game rooms—can give you a decisive edge in attracting and retaining tenants. But setting rules for safely using amenities exposes you to risk of liability under fair housing laws, particularly claims of discrimination against families with children. You can get into trouble even when your sole purpose in creating the rules is to ensure safe and sanitary use of the amenity. We show you how to avoid this...
In honor of Fair Housing Month, our April issue takes a break from our usual lesson to test your knowledge of fair housing law. Based on your answers to our quiz, you’ll be able to identify any potential problem areas that might merit some further attention or training. You can then browse our website for lessons on the topics you or your staff should brush up on.
Sooner or later, somebody is bound to accuse you of discrimination. If and when that time comes, the mere fact that you comply may not be enough to protect you. You’ll also need proof of compliance.
This month’s lesson is dedicated to helping you root out potential accessibility violations while you still have time to resolve them. First, we’ll explain the different accessibility laws that may apply to your property and the basic design standards they require you to meet. Then, we’ll point ...
Website accessibility is rapidly emerging as the next big thing in fair housing liability.
Like any other consumer-facing business, multifamily housing providers need a good website that online shoppers can use to scope out their product. But while most landlords understand its business importance, many landlords overlook the fair housing risks that come with having a website.
We explain the current laws governing a landlord’s right to deny housing to people based on their marital status, including unmarried couples. Then we give eight rules to help you avoid committing marital status discrimination in the parts of the country where it’s prohibited.