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Landlords Discriminated Against Hearing-Impaired Renters

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A Greensboro, North Carolina-based landlord will pay $175,000 to settle allegations stemming from the treatment of tenants who are deaf or hard of hearing. The landlord owns and operates more than 64,000 homes in 15 states According to the charges, the landlord violated the Fair Housing Act...

Landlord Quick Tip #262

Landlord Quick Tip #262 Read more
Tip #262: Turn It Down Already! For many landlords, noise complaints are all too common. It is often difficult to monitor noise, and to determine if the particular type or level of noise violates the lease agreement. Not all noise is from partying or loud music. Other common sources include...

Nebraska Slapped for Failing to Aid Non-English Speakers

Nebraska Slapped for Failing to Aid Non-English Speakers Read more
In the midst of Fair Housing Month, HUD says it has reached an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development over the failure to provide outreach to people with limited English proficiency. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,...

Fair Housing Month Good Time to Review Leasing Policies

Fair Housing Month Good Time to Review Leasing Policies Read more
Each April, HUD observes Fair Housing Month, in honor of the 1968 Fair Housing Act that prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and family status. This year, HUD is encouraging rental applicants and tenants to exercise their rights...

Can Landlords Offer Premium Amenities to Select Tenants?

Can Landlords Offer Premium Amenities to Select Tenants? Read more
New York City lawmakers have proposed a measure that would require building owners to provide access to amenities to all renters, including those paying less than market value. The language of the bill is simple: all tenants must have equal access to common spaces and amenities in buildings or...

Criminal Background Checks: 6 Tips for Landlords

Criminal Background Checks: 6 Tips for Landlords Read more
Running a criminal background check on every adult rental applicant under serious consideration is a must-do for any landlord who wants to protect profits. Failure to run a criminal check can increase landlord liability, especially if the new tenant hurts others, and increases the chances that...

Can Landlords Change Rules Mid-Lease?

Can Landlords Change Rules Mid-Lease? Read more
It’s often necessary to draft a list of rules and regulations for tenants to be used in conjunction with the lease agreement, especially in multi-unit rentals. Otherwise, landlords and tenants are left to sort out the day-to-day management issues without any written standards. That can...

Fair Housing Training Made Easy

Fair Housing Training Made Easy Read more
New eBook Makes Discrimination Training Even More Convenient and Affordable Fair Housing Helper is pleased to announce the launch of the eBook version of Fair Housing Helper for Apartment Professionals, its popular compliance product aimed at helping landlords, property managers, leasing...

Landlord Pay Price for Segregating Tenants

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The Justice Department announced that it has settled a housing discrimination lawsuit for $317,000. The case was filed against an Euless, Texas landlord accused of discriminating against persons of Middle Eastern and South Asian descent. Under the agreement, the landlord will pay $107,000 in...