An association may have the right to approve or reject new residents and establish association policies and procedures, but it may not discriminate because of a protected characteristic while doing so.
homeowners’ associations must not discriminate because of one’s membership in a protected class
Why you should Attend
The Fair Housing Act applies to a wide variety of housing transactions, including rentals, sales, home mortgages, appraisals and homeowners’ insurance. Landlords, real estate agents, lenders, insurance companies, and condominium, cooperative andhomeowners’ associations must not discriminate because of one’s membership in a protected class
Areas Covered in the Session
AVOID FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS- Associations are responsible for the statements and actions
- of those who work on their behalf, such as board members,
- property managers, maintenance staff and real estate agents
- Ensure that all staff are knowledgeable about their fair housing
- Responsibilities
- What is the definition of a disability?
- What is a reasonable modification?
- May the association ask for details or proof that a person is disabled?
- Any preference about floor levels?
- Under what circumstances may a community or association exclude families with children?
Speaker
Paul Flogstad has been involved in the real estate industry for the past 38 years. He has been involved in sales, construction, project management, appraisal, mortgage consulting and brokerage, property management and property management consulting/training.Who Should Attend
- We will review best practices. This is important for landlords to understand to keep them from doing something that will result in a fair housing violation
