As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, it's critical that we focus our compliance efforts on meeting the real requirements rather than perpetuating widespread misconceptions about fair housing compliance.
It is crucial for us to distinguish between factual information and false beliefs regarding fair housing compliance, as these standards evolve with the addition of new protected classes, court rulings, and guidance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Due to the widespread use of social media platforms, many multifamily professionals are unknowingly posting inquiries and relying on responses from well-intentioned individuals who may lack the necessary expertise, experience, or understanding to provide accurate replies.
Furthermore, certain misconceptions, such as the belief that "treating everyone equally" is sufficient, the notion that having two people per bedroom is always acceptable, and the requirement for individuals under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, endure and remain the cause of complaints and legal actions related to fair housing.
This seminar will refute those and other myths, as well as provide participants with resources for distinguishing between fact and fiction.
Why should you attend :
This session will address the eight most common myths or misconceptions about fair housing compliance as well as provide participants with some resources that they can utilize to stay up to date with compliance requirements as well as test the veracity of fair housing compliance advice they may receive.
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Who should attend this:
Doug Chasick, CPM®, CAPS, Adv. RAM, SLE, That Fair Housing Guy™, is the former President of the Fair Housing Institute, Inc. With more than 49 years of investment real estate experience, he began as the Resident Manager of a 524-unit apartment property and has been the President or CEO of five real estate companies, responsible for portfolios of over 28,000 apartments.
Doug was awarded his CPM® in 1979 and was a member of the IREM National Faculty for eight years. A Senior Instructor member of the NAAEI Faculty, he leads the Advanced Facilitator Training course, is the co-author of “Outstanding Facilitation Techniques”, and a co-author of the joint IREM-NAAEI “Fair Housing and Beyond” course. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Florida, a licensed Expert Fair Housing Instructor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the recipient of the NAAEI Apartment Career & Education award.
