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A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

Rental Housing Journal

” Every employee, from leasing agents to maintenance workers, and every contractor who interacts with residents needs proper training on: What constitutes illegal harassment under the Fair Housing Act. How to handle resident interactions professionally and respectfully.

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Why Fair Housing Applies to Maintenance Too

Rental Housing Journal

Fair housing applies to maintenance because while unit repairs may not be mentioned by name in the act, the principle of non-discrimination applies to every service a housing provider offers. But an often-overlooked aspect is how maintenance services, including unit repairs, are handled.

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Strengthening Policies, Procedures, and Written Communication in Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

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. Let this year be one of growth, consistency, and renewed dedication to excellence.

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Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative 2025 Pets and Housing Winners

Rental Housing Journal

About Michelson Found Animals The Michelson Found Animals Foundation (MFA), founded in 2005, directly provides animal welfare services and champions pets at every point they intersect with our society. For more information on the Pets and Housing Awards and to learn about pet-inclusive best practices, visit petsandhousing.org.

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The property management software buying guide: Comparing property management software reviews

Buildium

Here are three examples: Software Advice® is a review site that’s been around since 2005 and is part of the Gartner Digital Markets network. Features: Look for reviews that detail the software’s features, such as accounting, leasing, maintenance, and communications. There are many reputable review sites out there.

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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.

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

Rental Housing Journal

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. But some corners, when cut, come back to cost more than they save. Fair-housing training is one of those corners.