Fair Housing in Real Estate (RE19RC12)
Understand the Fair Housing Act, its implications for real estate practices, and how to promote inclusivity in housing. Equip yourself to eliminate discrimination and comply with legal standards.
WHY FAIR HOUSING MATTERS
The Fair Housing Act
Fair Housing Act History
FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1988
MASSACHUSETTS PROVIDES BROADER PROTECTION
FEDERAL VS. MASSACHUSETTS
M.G.L. CHAPTER 151B
WHO MUST COMPLY?
DISCRIMINATION CAN OCCUR AT ANY STAGE
STEERING
THE SCHOOL QUESTION
THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD QUESTION
BLOCKBUSTING
REDLINING
DIFFERENT TERMS OR CONDITIONS
ADVERTISING IS COVERED
WORDS MATTER
SOCIAL MEDIA TARGETING
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
MASSACHUSETTS LEAD PAINT TRAP
DISABILITY PROTECTION
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
REASONABLE MODIFICATION
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
SERVICE ANIMAL VS. ASSISTANCE ANIMAL
MASSACHUSETTS SOURCE-OF-INCOME PROTECTION
‘NO SECTION 8’
OWNER INSTRUCTIONS
CASE STUDY #1
CASE STUDY #2
CASE STUDY #3
CASE STUDY #4
CASE STUDY #5
USE CONSISTENT PROCEDURES
DOCUMENT EVERYTHING
FAIR HOUSING TESTERS
THE ‘CLIENT TOLD ME TO’ DEFENSE
FAIR HOUSING COMPLAINTS
CONSEQUENCES
KNOWLEDGE CHECK #1
KNOWLEDGE CHECK #2
KNOWLEDGE CHECK #3
KNOWLEDGE CHECK #4
KNOWLEDGE CHECK #5
THE FAIR HOUSING GOLDEN RULE
10 FAIR HOUSING RULES FOR MASSACHUSETTS REALTORS®
FINAL REAL-WORLD CHALLENGE
COURSE SUMMARY
THANK YOU / CLOSING
Fair Housing Month Proclamation
Fair Housing Rentals
Housing Booklet