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HUD published civil penalty amounts increased for Fair Housing mistakes Whether accidentally or intentionally, a fair housing violation will now cost you and your company more…much more. HUD has published inflation-adjusted civil penalty …
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April is STILL Fair Housing Month - one last fair housing article. Too often our industry looks at the Fair Housing Act as a penalty and an unmerited law we must simply endure. They see only the tedious rules and the challenge of properly …
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Keeping the FAIR in Fair Housing As we begin National Fair Housing Month, let’s dedicate ourselves to maintaining the regulations and practicing fair housing rules. Remember the best aspect of this national act: it's …
Is it a lease…or a person needing a home? It IS personal. You hear this often at an apartment community office. “I’m gonna get this lease!” Is that your only intent? A lease? Or do you want to gain a resident? We are in the housing business. We …
It's the law...but also our Professional Pride Recently two large apartment communities in Florida were found asking rental prospects if they were pregnant. If the answer was yes, the onsite staff then required an ultrasound and a doctor's …
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When Prospects Ask, “What Kind of People Live Here?” It happens often. You are asked the question, “What kind of people live here?” This question may seem innocent at first but you quickly recognize the prospect or resident is …
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Building trust in your leasing presentation by creating a fair "Relationship" April is Fair Housing Month and the nation is celebrating the 54th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. On April 11, 1968 President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil …
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Is it OK to say "Merry Christmas"? In the name of inclusiveness, many onsite professionals have taken to the more universal December greeting, “Happy Holidays!” After all, this is the season for several other holidays; and perhaps the person you …
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When Prospects Ask, “What Kind of People Live Here?” It happens often. You are asked the question, “What kind of people live here?” This question may seem innocent at first, but you quickly recognize the prospect or resident is digging …
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It's the Law…but also our Professional Pride Two large apartment communities last year were found asking rental prospects if they were pregnant. If the answer was yes, the onsite staff then required an ultrasound and a doctor's note. …
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