Fair Housing-Presentation

Presentation - Fair Housing

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This training provides a comprehensive overview of Fair Housing law for housing agency staff, especially those working in affordable housing, Public Housing, and Housing Choice Voucher programs. It explains the history of the Fair Housing Act, its protected classes, and the key legal prohibitions against discrimination in renting, selling, advertising, lending, and housing services. Protected classes under federal law include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. The training also covers related laws such as Section 504, Title II of the ADA, the Architectural Barriers Act, Title VI, VAWA, and LEP requirements.<br /><br />A major focus is reasonable accommodation and modification for people with disabilities, including accessible unit requirements, accessible design standards, parking, ramps, door hardware, and communication aids. It explains when landlords or PHAs may request documentation, what questions are prohibited, and when a request may be denied due to undue burden or fundamental alteration. It also addresses assistance animals, emphasizing that they are not pets and may be required as a reasonable accommodation.<br /><br />The course reviews complaint procedures and enforcement by HUD, DOJ, state agencies, and private lawsuits, including timelines, evidence standards, and possible remedies. It also discusses affirmative obligations to further fair housing, reduce segregation, and expand access to opportunity.<br /><br />Later modules apply these principles to HCV and Public Housing operations, including waiting list management, admissions, screening, transfers, homeownership, live-in aides, accessible unit selection, and site/neighborhood standards. It highlights VAWA protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and explains LEP language access obligations. Overall, the training aims to help agencies create policies and procedures that prevent discrimination, ensure compliance, and promote equal housing opportunity.

Keywords

Fair Housing Act

reasonable accommodation

protected classes

housing discrimination

public housing

Housing Choice Voucher

accessibility standards

VAWA protections

limited English proficiency

HUD compliance