Fair Housing Part I & II

In-Person Class

Are you or your staff due for a refresher in local state and federal fair housing laws? Are you certain your operational policies and practices would stand up in court if challenged in a discrimination lawsuit?

A staple in the property management industry, this two-part series provides an in-depth look for individuals looking for refresher training or for a company looking to train new and seasoned employees. Register today and understand how you can learn valuable tips from a risk management perspective including:

Part I: 

• Being familiar with the state and federal laws
• Recognizing your exposure
• Understanding the protected classes (Including Source of Income)—City of San Diego
• Following prudent leasing procedures (from rental criteria, marketing, & screening, to denial or move-in)
• Establishing and enforcing community policies
• Handling complaints
• Smart maintenance practices
• Sexual harassment
• And many more issues that you MUST know about if you own or manage rental property

Part II 

• Understanding what disability is (and is not)
• Determining who qualifies as disabled (and who doesn’t)
• Knowing how to handle all the disability differences in your Marketing, Leasing procedures, Rental criteria, Community policies, and Termination of tenancy.
• Handling requests for accommodations and modifications
• Determining what accommodations and modifications are reasonable (and what aren’t)
• Accommodations from A (animals) to M (mental issues) to P (parking)
• Elderly Residents
• Accessibility requirements under the ADA and Fair Housing laws
• Problem-solving when disability issues arise (no two issues will be alike)
• Specialized issues, such as medical marijuana, hoarding, live-in caregivers, motorized scooters, and other issues.

Instructor: Attorney Shanly Hopkins, Kimball, Tirey, & St. John LLP

Pricing:

• $80 SCRHA Members Parts I & II | $45 SCRHA Members Part I or Part II
• $160 Non-Members Parts I & II | $90 Non-Members Part I or Part II