Fair Housing
Our words directly and indirectly impact the people who hear or read them. Upon a recent review of hundreds of apartment community websites across the U.S., the common choice of verbiage — used over and over again — may shock you. While not intentional, the words used to describe an apartment community, its amenities, and… Read More »
Read MoreTo say Housing Credit compliance is difficult would be an understatement. There is so much to learn, comprehend, and execute, and the rules are just plain complicated. Add in the state-specific rules, numerous gray areas, and the likelihood of other programs being on your property, and you have the potential for overwhelmed employees and stressed-out… Read More »
Read MoreNational Fair Housing Month celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in April of 1968. This act made it illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, or gender. In January of this year, President Biden signed an executive order extending protections provided by… Read More »
Read MoreOn January 20, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order that broadens protections that the Bostock v Clayton County Supreme Court ruling provides LGBTQ+ individuals. The Bostock ruling applies specifically to discrimination in the workplace; however, the executive order extends those protections to other areas, including housing, making gender identity and sexual orientation protected under… Read More »
Read MoreUnderstand the multiple steps, procedures, and deadlines that come into play if a discrimination case is filed against you or your organization.
Read MoreStay Compliant with Grace Hill’s Checklist You may not have experienced a conflict with Fair Housing compliance yet, but multifamily companies are vulnerable to such lawsuits from multiple fronts, and violations can be costly. For example, in April 2019 HUD reported that civil penalties for Fair Housing violations may be levied up to $16,000… Read More »
Read MoreTraining employees to avoid expressing a preference against residents with children.
Read MoreHelpful tips to employ purposeful strategies to over come unconscious biases.
Read MoreIt is estimated that over 25 million people in the United States have limited English proficiency or LEP.
Read MoreThough not prohibited under federal fair housing law, “source of income” discrimination is prohibited by some state, city, and county laws.
Read MoreMore EEOC complaints mean employees & supervisors need to be aware retaliation is illegal.
Read MoreIt is important that your vendors and contractors understand and comply with fair housing law.
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