Stay up to date with the current issues regarding the Fair Housing Act and ADA
Multifamily owners and managers are required to comply with a wide spectrum of requirements under the Federal Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. These requirements range from construction and design requirements to screening of potential applicants. Unfortunately, there have been a number of lawsuits brought by the United States, advocacy groups and individuals with disabilities challenging the manner in which the needs of disabled residents are met. This course will give an overview of the major issues of FHA and ADA compliance with a focus on hot topics and trends in lawsuits. After attending, you will be able to review your company’s screening policies to determine if they comply with the FHA.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to explain how the construction and design requirements of the FHA and ADA apply to multifamily projects.
- You will be able to recognize new ADA requirements.
- You will be able to discuss the differences between reasonable accommodations and modifications.
- You will be able to identify potential litigation risks related to multifamily housing.
Agenda
Fair Housing Act and Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements for Multifamily Housing
- What Is Covered Under the FHA?
- What Is Covered Under the ADA?
- Construction and Design Requirements Under the FHA
- ADA Requirements
- What to Watch for in Building Design and Construction
Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications
- What Is the Difference?
- What Are the Requirements for Property Managers?
Litigation Trends
- Construction and Design Cases
- The Screening Process
Speakers
Rafe Petersen,
Holland & Knight LLP- Partner at Holland & Knight LLP’s Washington, D.C. office
- Partner in the Government Section and primarily focuses on litigation and counseling in the federal fair housing laws and environmental law
- Regularly assists clients with compliance and litigation related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Provides advice concerning the requirements of the FHA and ADA issues and defends multifamily, condominium, hotel, timeshare, university, and commercial developers and managers against lawsuits pertaining to construction and design requirements of those statutes, as well as disability and accommodation claims by residents, guests and customers
- Defended multifamily housing providers against claims brought by advocacy groups related to the design and construction of the entire portfolio of property
- Settled various lawsuits related to FHA and ADA violations
- Provided advice on the obligations to meet the specific needs of disabled residents
- J.D. degree, The George Washington University Law School; B.A. degree, University of Hobart; University of the Philippines, Fulbright Scholar
- Can be contacted at rafe.petersen@hklaw.com
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for attorneys, property managers, developers, landlords, housing administrators, architects, engineers, construction professionals, city officials, other real estate professionals, and accountants.
