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March 2024 Coach's Quiz

February 23, 2024    

QUESTION #1

In response to a neighbor’s complaints about odors coming from a tenant’s apartment, you reenter the unit and discover stacks of moldy newspapers, open food containers, unwashed clothing, and other debris strewn about, including in places where...

Take 9 Steps When Dealing with Tenant Hoarders

February 23, 2024    

Here’s how to avoid disability discrimination when seeking to evict tenants for hoarding.

 

 

February 2024 Coach's Quiz

January 23, 2024    

QUESTION #1

One of your on-site maintenance employees believes that anybody who works in IT must be a nerd. So, he subjects a tenant who works in the IT department of a local corporation to a constant stream of “anti-nerd” abuse and harassment. All of the...

Beyond Fair Housing Compliance: From Nondiscrimination to Diversity & Inclusion

January 23, 2024    

Firms that train staff to embrace diversity are more likely to be in tune with the principles of fair housing law.

 

 

“[XYZ Company] recognizes the principles of fair housing and diversity as core values.”

How many times have you seen...

2023 Scorecard: Using Fair Housing Court Cases to Improve Your Compliance Efforts

December 18, 2023    

Cases from the past year offer six important lessons.

 

 

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?