Management Issues

December 2023 Coach's Quiz

November 16, 2023    

QUESTION #1

Which of the following is legitimate justification for refusing to rent to a Palestinian national who speaks heavily accented English?

a.         You can’t understand what she’s saying

b. ...

Preventing Discrimination Against Jews, Muslims & Arabs

November 16, 2023    

As war grips the Middle East, take steps to keep the peace at your property.

 

November 2023 Coach's Quiz

October 19, 2023    

QUESTION #1

Neighbors complain that a tenant’s dog has a nasty habit of barking all night and attacking young children. Several claim to have been bitten. You ask the tenant to get rid of the dog, reminding her that you have a no-pets policy. The tenant then reminds...

How to Avoid Military & Veteran Status Discrimination

October 19, 2023    

We mark Veterans Day by reviewing fair housing laws protecting servicemembers and veterans.

 

October 2023 Coach's Quiz

September 21, 2023    

QUESTION #1

A rental applicant who’s been unemployed for months gets all of her income from welfare and alimony payments. After calculating her income, you determine it’s not enough to meet your community’s income requirements. The laws of your state ban...

Source of Income Discrimination Liability Risks & How to Avoid Them

September 21, 2023    

Litigation in this area is fast growing—and very costly.

 

Crime & Security: Excluding Dangerous Persons Without Violating Fair Housing Laws

August 22, 2023    

Can you tell which of our 13 security policies are legal and which are discriminatory?

 

August 2023 Coach's Quiz

July 20, 2023    

QUESTION #1

An apartment property manager uses her mobile phone to record tenants enjoying themselves during a community pool party. Although there are Black and white tenants at the party, the manager films only the white residents. Do you think it’s a good idea...

Racial Discrimination Without Racism: 8 Ways Well-Intentioned Landlords Get into Fair Housing Trouble

July 20, 2023    

You don’t have to be a bigot to commit illegal discrimination.

 

Does Your Building Emergency Evacuation Plan Account for the Disabled?

June 22, 2023    

Don’t leave tenants with disabilities behind.

 

June 2023 Coach's Quiz

May 17, 2023    

We’ve explained how managing lead paint hazards can lead to liability for family status discrimination and the seven rules to follow to manage those risks. Now it’s your turn to apply these principles to real-life situations that may actually arise if your own community contains lead...

How to Avoid Family Status Discrimination When Managing Lead Paint Hazards

May 17, 2023    

If you’re among the many landlords with lead paint problems, you face some difficult choices.