Anticipating and Preparing for the Next Wave of Fair Housing Regulations

As we move on from celebrating the 56th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, several new elements of actual and proposed fair housing compliance are in our path. At the national, state, and local levels, legislative bodies, governmental agencies and fair housing advocacy organizations are busy coming up with new rules, regulations, protected classes and interpretations that must inform our practice of fair housing.

This fast-paced 100-minute session will provide a comprehensive update on the most recent developments in fair housing compliance. During this session, Doug will cover the latest news from HUD, DOJ, the FTC, and several states, highlighting what they are doing, planning, and proposing that will affect compliance with the FHA and other relevant laws such as the FCRA. Attendees will gain insights into the financial implications, new laws, and issued guidance, and strategies for compliance. Doug will also discuss what may still lie ahead for multifamily professionals practicing fair housing.

Webinar Objectives

• Review the most recent fair housing guidance issued by HUD and DOJ.
• Review the basics of fair housing compliance regarding discrimination.
• Explore the specific characteristics of protected classes.
• Review the expanding involvement of the FTC in fair housing compliance.
• Understand the specifics of fair housing compliance when evaluating requests for animals.
• Learn what new protected classes are being considered.
• Review what verification we are allowed to require supporting requests for accommodations and modifications.
• Explore the specifics of different types of harassment and how to manage incidents.
• Review current practices surrounding the legal source of income-protected class and Housing Choice Vouchers.
• Explore the new DOJ rules about website accessibility.
• What changes are on the horizon for conducting criminal background checks?

Webinar Highlights

• What are the specific definitions of the federal and most common local protected classes?
• What exactly are “accommodations” and “modifications”, who pays for them and what makes them reasonable?
• What must I do to comply with the most recent HUD and DOJ fair housing compliance guidance?
• What is the correct way to evaluate income amounts required for an applicant with a HCV?
• What is the new DOJ rule about website accessibility, and does it apply to my website?
• What are the essential compliance elements for managing requests for assistive animals?

Who Should Attend

All on-site and multi-site personnel including Regional/Area Managers
Community Managers
Maintenance Managers
Service Professionals
Property Managers
Owners
Compliance Officers
Legal Professionals
Training and HR Professionals.