Having a criminal record isn’t a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, but that doesn’t mean you can’t face
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Waiting List Management: How to Be a Non-Discriminatory Housing Matchmaker
When you’re managing your housing waiting list, matching applicants to available units seems pretty straightforward – but it isn’t. You
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Know—and Avoid—the Penalties for Fair Housing Non-Compliance
The Fair Housing Act has been around for 50 years, but U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
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Handle Resident Violations—Such as Hoarding—Without Running Afoul of Fair Housing Law
From pest infestations and fire hazards to structural problems and property damage, resident hoarding causes a mountain of property management
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How To Nab HOPA Exemption & Preserve Your Fair Housing Compliance
If you operate a retirement community or facility, you can bypass the Fair Housing Act’s familial status discrimination provision. But
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Adopt a Homeless Preference — Step 1: Assemble Your Team
Have you been thinking about adopting a homeless preference at your property? Are you unsure about how to get started?
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Aim Your REAC Resources Wisely—at 4 High-Point Areas
Do you know what defects will cost you the most points during a Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspection? Do
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Prepare for Your Next MOR—Without Anxiety & Headaches
If you have a housing property covered by a project-based Section 8 contract, you’re subject to a Management and Occupancy
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Management occupancy reviews (MORs) are a panic-inducing part of the job for property managers and owners, housing authority staff, and
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Avoid Deactivation by Accessing TRACS
If you aren’t accessing the Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) or iMAX at least once every 90 days, you
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