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Strengthening Policies, Procedures, and Written Communication in Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead. 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.

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A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

Rental Housing Journal

By The Fair Housing Institute In property management, ensuring a safe and respectful living environment isnt just about reacting to problemsits about preventing them before they arise. The consequences of non-compliance for individuals and the company. How to handle resident interactions professionally and respectfully.

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Hoarding in Housing: What Every New Team Member Should Know

Rental Housing Journal

By The Fair Housing Institute Introducing new staff to the realities of property management goes beyond reviewing lease terms and daily operations. 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.

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Ethics in Property Management: The Decisions No One Sees

Rental Housing Journal

Ethics in property management influence how fair, consistent, and transparent your housing practices appear to residents, staff, and regulators. By The Fair Housing Institute In property management, some of the most important decisions are the ones made quietly, without fanfare, applause, or even acknowledgment.

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

Rental Housing Journal

By The Fair Housing Institute Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff members interact with residents. With new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), many tools that properties use for payments and resident communication are being upgraded.

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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).