Are you overwhelmed by the growing confusion around fair housing regulations? Join us for this essential webinar where we dive into the latest developments, controversial rulings, and practical solutions for property management professionals. Whether it's understanding marijuana policies, dealing with support animals, or managing tenant background checks, this session is designed to give you the clarity you need to navigate these challenges with confidence.
Featuring Expert Insights from Anne, we’ll cover everything from state marijuana laws to the latest HUD rulings on criminal background checks. You'll also get practical advice on how to handle disability-related complaints, including support animals and parking issues.
With an increase in complaints surrounding disability accommodations, this webinar will help you understand the fine line between service animals and emotional support animals—and what questions you can legally ask. We’ll also discuss strategies for managing parking reservations for residents with disabilities, and what to do when certain dog breeds, such as Pit-bulls, are claimed as service animals.
What You’ll Learn:
- The status of marijuana legalization across different states, and its impact on housing policies
- Key HUD rulings on criminal background checks and how they intersect with state laws on leasing to felons
- Handling disability complaints, including navigating parking reservations and support animals
- Distinguishing between service animals and emotional support animals, and the limits on what you can ask
- Addressing common challenges like false ESA documentation and potential conflicts with neighbors over smoking rules
Webinar Objectives
- Equip your property management team with clear, practical solutions to current fair housing challenges
- Gain a deeper understanding of how to address issues around marijuana use, criminal background checks, and support animals
- Learn effective strategies to manage complaints, reduce liability, and ensure compliance with housing laws
Webinar Agenda
- False Documents for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs): Identifying fraudulent documentation and enforcing policies
- Marijuana Legalization: Understanding state-specific laws and how they impact your property management policies
- Parking for Residents with Disabilities: Best practices for reserving parking spaces while staying compliant with fair housing laws
- Service Dogs and Pit-bulls: What constitutes a legitimate service dog, and how to handle breed-specific issues
- HUD Rulings on Criminal Background Checks: Understanding the balance between housing rights and criminal history
Webinar Highlights
- Marijuana & Smoking Rules: Navigating the complexities of marijuana legalization and addressing neighbor complaints
- Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) vs. Service Dogs: Understanding the differences and legal boundaries
- Leasing to Felons: Balancing criminal background checks with fair housing compliance
- Reserved Parking for Residents with Disabilities: How to implement and enforce policies effectively
- Violence Against Women & LGBTQ Protections: Ensuring inclusivity and protection for vulnerable communities
Who Should Attend
- Owners
- Regional Managers
- All onsite team members
- Property Managers
- Maintenance Techs
