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A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

Rental Housing Journal

By implementing strong policies, educating all staff and contractors, and fostering a culture of accountability, property management companies can significantly reduce the risk of harassment and discrimination claims. The consequences of non-compliance for individuals and the company.

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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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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. Recognizing Hoarding as a Potential Disability In the property-management setting, hoarding may first present as a lease violation.

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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

The Evolution of Communication in Property Management AI-powered chatbots and automated messaging systems are becoming the norm, helping property teams respond to resident inquiries, process maintenance requests, and even screen rental applications. 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).