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A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

Rental Housing Journal

Education and Training: The First Line of Defense One of the biggest mistakes a housing provider can make is assuming that fair housing compliance is “common sense.” The consequences of non-compliance for individuals and the company. How to handle resident interactions professionally and respectfully.

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Strengthening Policies, Procedures, and Written Communication in Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

By The Fair Housing Institute As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational excellence. Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead.

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Hoarding in Housing: What Every New Team Member Should Know

Rental Housing Journal

One of these situations is hoarding—a condition that presents both health and safety risks and the need for careful compliance with fair-housing laws. The objective is not to excuse lease violations indefinitely, but to explore reasonable ways to help the resident come into compliance while acknowledging their disability.

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Ethics in Property Management: The Decisions No One Sees

Rental Housing Journal

This balance is what turns policy into practice and compliance into care. About the author: In 2005, The Fair Housing Institute was founded as a company with one goal: to provide educational and entertaining fair-housing compliance training at an affordable price at the click of a button.

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A Caution on AI: The Possibility of Fair-Housing Violations in Communication and Payments

Rental Housing Journal

While these tools increase efficiency, property managers must be mindful of accessibility challenges and compliance risks, particularly under the Fair Housing Act. Remember, you understand that compliance is non-negotiable, whereas AI is continually learning. Additionally, human oversight must remain a fundamental part of the process.

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Fair Housing Training: Your Financial Safety Net in a Tight Economy

Rental Housing Journal

Fair-housing training isnt just a compliance checkbox; its a core part of operational risk management. The Real Cost of Non-Compliance Across the property-management industry, professionals who handle internal audits and compliance reviews regularly see the same cycle: Organizations forgo training, assuming they can circle back later.

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5 Items For The Holiday Fair Housing Checklist

Rental Housing Journal

Here are 5 items on the holiday fair housing checklist to offer property managers a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity and Fair Housing compliance. Balancing festive cheer with the requirements of fair housing compliance and inclusivity is no small task. size, safety, and placement rules).