Fair Housing: Continuing Education Credit

1070 North 33rd Street,Lincoln NE 68503

22 March, 2023

Description

This course focuses specifically on the Fair Housing Act and how it impacts the rental real estate community. We discuss and define what the protected classes are, service and emotional support animals, and strategies for minimizing potential Fair Housing complaints. Fair housing law evolves as new types of discrimination reach legislative awareness. Licensees, property managers and property owners have a responsibility to stay informed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fair housing laws.  Course Highlights Recent case studies in fair housing violationsRegulatory changes relating to fair housingHow to ensure fair housing compliance in advertisingHow sexual orientation and criminal record screening apply to fair housingTwo proposed additions to the list of seven federally protected classesA deep look at the protected class most often named in fair housing complaints: disability, including how service animals, emotional support animals, hoarding, drug addiction, obesity, smoking, and alcoholism relateA glimpse into the future of fair housing lawThis is a great course for anyone involved in rental housing or your annual refresher on the Fair Housing Act. Lunch will be provided This course is a comprehensive basic overview of federal, state, and local Fair Housing laws Approved for 3 hours of continuing education from the Nebraska Real Estate Commission Approved for “REQUIRED” content Approved for the “Property Management” education requirement