Washington Real Estate Fair Housing 6HR Workshop

622 S 320th St,Federal Way WA 98003

02 March, 2023

Description

The course will teach real estate brokers and managing brokers the historical and societal context of housing discrimination, legal framework intended to prevent housing discrimination, and steps to take to prevent housing discrimination. Historical and Societal Context (1 hour 30 minutes) 1. History of racial discrimination, race-based segregation, and housing discrimination in the United States and Washington State 2. Understand the context of the Fair Housing Act within the setting of the Civil Rights movement, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and discuss contemporary issues. Legal Framework (2 hours) 1. Review authorizing federal and state legislation and applicable local ordinances. Discuss nuances in who is protected and what transactions are covered. 2. Review groups identified as protected classes 3. Court cases for potential discussion Role of the Broker and Managing Broker (2 hours 30 minutes) 1. Discuss fair housing practices related to the role of the broker and managing broker and how to navigate common topics 2. Discuss specific common unfair practices 3. Understand financial assistance programs and connection to protected classes 4. Navigating Complaints The 6hr course meets the state required Washington State Fair Housing workshop