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January 2014 Coach's Quiz

December 23, 2013    

We’ve covered 11 FAQs about state and local fair housing laws. Now let’s look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following questions has only one correct answer. On a separate...

What You Should Know About State and Local Fair Housing Laws

December 23, 2013    

This month’s lesson focuses on compliance with state fair housing laws, a key factor in effective fair housing training. Usually, our focus is on federal law—since it applies nationwide and covers groups long recognized as needing fair housing protections. But to fully protect your...

Year in Review: Highlights from the 2013 Lessons

December 6, 2013    

In this Special Issue, we’re going to wrap up 2013 with a summary of all the lessons covered this year. Keep it handy—it’s a brief refresher on top fair housing concerns and a helpful index to the full lessons, all of which are available to read on—or download from...

September 2013 Coach's Quiz

August 5, 2013    

We’ve reviewed some recent court cases to show how communities have fared in defending themselves from fair housing claims. Now you can take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you have learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following questions has only one...

Lessons Learned from Recent Court Rulings on Fair Housing Law

August 5, 2013    

This month, Fair Housing Coach reviews recent court decisions involving fair housing law. The rulings, all decided this year, address issues that you may have encountered: whether to allow a resident to sublet, when residents may be required to get rental insurance, how to deal with...

June 2013 Coach's Quiz

May 6, 2013    

We’ve suggested seven rules for complying with fair housing law when dealing with members of ethnic and religious groups. Now let’s look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the...

Complying with Fair Housing Law in a Post-9/11 World

May 6, 2013    

In this month’s lesson, we’re going to discuss how to comply with fair housing rules in post-9/11 America. Though much has changed since Sept. 11, 2001, the recent bombings at this year’s Boston Marathon serve as a reminder that our nation remains vulnerable to terrorist...

February 2013 Coach's Quiz

January 23, 2013    

We’ve described the seven new deadly fair housing sins—along with strategies to help you avoid committing them. Now let’s look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the...

Deadly Fair Housing Sins: Part II

January 23, 2013    

Emerging Trouble Spots under Fair Housing Law

This month, we finish our two-part lesson on deadly fair housing sins, old and new. Last month, Part I of the lesson covered the old—violation of federal fair housing rules that have been on the books for many years, but...

August 2012 Coach's Quiz

July 18, 2012    

We’ve given you four rules for complying with fair housing law when dealing with immigrant groups. Now let’s look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each...

How to Ensure Fair Housing Compliance When Dealing with Recent Immigrants

July 18, 2012    

This month, we’re going to review how to ensure compliance with fair housing law when dealing with recent immigrants. It’s a hot button issue in light of the national debate over immigration reform.

Special Issue: Legal Update on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Same-Sex Marriage

July 5, 2012    

In this special issue of Fair Housing Coach, we’ll review recent legal developments related to sexual orientation and gender identity—and same-sex marriage. Although federal law doesn’t recognize same-sex marriage, or ban housing discrimination based on sexual...