In 1991, the Civil Rights Division established the Fair Housing Testing Program within the Housing and Civil Enforcement Section, which commenced testing in 1992. Testing refers to the use of individuals who – without any bona fide intent to rent or purchase housing, purchase a mortgage or vehicle loan, or patronize a place of public accommodation – pose as prospective renters, borrowers, or patrons for the purpose of gathering information that testers gather is used to determine whether a provider complies with federal civil rights laws. In other words, testing is mainly used to identify housing discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, or familial status, violating the Fair House Act.

Why should you attend :

This webinar will help you prepare for an unannounced test at your property. There will be strategies for you as an owner or manager on how the testers work and what they look for. In the event that they find something and you are charged with a fair housing violation, we show you the procedure for what is next. Knowledge is power and we give you that knowledge.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• To run a profitable and successful rental business, landlords must follow all housing laws and regulations. Although it goes without saying, violating any federal, state, or local housing laws is a property owner’s worst legal nightmare.
• Since visits from fair housing testers are spontaneous, it’s hard for landlords to prepare truly. However, the best way to stay prepared for a compliance check is to follow all housing laws and regulations. After all, any person involved in the housing transaction is responsible for following all fair housing laws
• We will make you aware of some of the methods used by the testers so you can be aware if you notice them employed at your property. Also discussed is how the testing evidence is used.

Who should attend:

• Housing Authorities 
• Property Managers
• Property Owners
• Housing Directors/Managers
• Community Managers
• Leasing agents
• Builders
• Developers
• Realtors

* There will be time allowed for questions at the end of the presentations. (Live Session)

*Not able to attend the live session? Choose an On-Demand option to watch the session later.