Fair Housing laws protect people from discrimination in rental housing. You are not permitted to accept or deny tenants based on their race, gender, or religion. In fact, there are various compliances under this Act like Protected Classes, Non-Protected Classes, Advertising Rules, Rental Criteria, etc. and violation of any of the Provision can attract you an unnecessary lawsuit or fine.
The Fair Housing Laws have changed significantly in the past year and then in recent time when the Pandemic arrived. There’s might be a lot you need to be aware of. The session covers all the Pitfalls of Fair Housing in the present time and the speaker provides all the handy solutions to these pitfalls.
Join this webinar with Anne Sadovsky, where she will provide an overview of the Pitfalls of Fair Housing at this time and how to get out of them easily and effectively.
Session Highlights:
Fair Housing laws and ruling have changed significantly in the past year. Stay updated on:
Marijuana – the challenges and complaints we face with smoke entering neighboring apartments
Aggressive Breeds - Yes, a Pit Bull can be a service animal, even if your city/town disallows bulldogs.
We will review the latest rulings on service/emotional support animals
Parking issues are one of the most frequently filed complaints.
Learn how to appropriately assign handicapped parking spots
Running criminal background checks is a risky business.
Learn what you can and cannot ask, say, and do.
Learn how far you can go when investigating/questioning a prospective resident with a felony.
Why You Should Attend:
The virus will eventually go away, but Fair Housing Compliance is here to stay. Laws and Rulings change, not knowing current laws is no defense in a court of law. More and more often discrimination claims are filed regarding accommodating requests for reserved parking, allowing Bull and other ‘aggressive” breeds as assistance animals, marijuana use, and how to handle and answer questions from persons who have been incarcerated.
Who Should Attend:
You may ask your Question directly to our expert during the Q&A session.
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Anne Sadovsky
Anne Sadovsky has been in multifamilyhousing for 5 decades, is a Dallas based professional speaker and consultant,and provides training, keynotes and counsel to a variety of industries,businesses and associations. She is a former Vice President of Marketing andEducation of Lincoln Property Company and was the first female vice presidentin the company. Her expertise makes her a sought after speaker, consultant andtrainer. She has officially flown almost 4 million miles to share herexperience, expertise, wisdom and wit.
Anne is a widely published writer and apopular guest on radio and television talk shows nationally. In the 90s sheappeared on Hour Magazine with Gary Collins. Her success story has beenfeatured in many newspapers and magazines including MONEY MAGAZINE, TEXASBUSINESS and LADIES HOME JOURNAL.
MIRABELLA Magazine listed her as one ofthe One Thousand Women of the 90’s, along with Mother Teresa and OprahWinfrey. Anne’s book “Mission Possible”with Stephen Covey and Brian Tracy is available through her website. MultiFamily Pro and the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas have honored herwith Legends Awards.
She is affiliated with numerousbusiness and professional organizations including the National ApartmentAssociation.Thousands of people have been inspiredand challenged by Anne’s story. Her message is common sense, entertaining, andenlightening. She specializes inteaching people skills, and helps create success in business and personallives.
Shehas earned a Texas Real Estate license, and holds several designations andhonorary positions. Anne is one of the most astute trainers in Fair Housing andDiversity in the apartment industry. She has made and saved her consultingclients millions of dollars.