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  • Fhc 0325 best practice
    Feb 24, 2025
    By Glenn S. Demby

    11 Recordkeeping Best Practices for Minimizing Fair Housing Liability

    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. 

  • Oct 21, 2024

    November 2024 Coach's Quiz

    QUESTION #1

    Which of the following is a legitimate reason for refusing to rent to an unmarried couple?

    a.         Sincere belief that cohabitation and fornication outside of marriage is a mortal sin

    b.         Concern that the couple’s unmarried status won’t mesh with the “Christian values” of other tenants

  • Clli 1124 3
    Oct 21, 2024

    Avoiding Discrimination Against Unmarried Couples

    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.

     

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