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Introduction to the Three Fair Housing Laws (Fair Housing Act, ADA, Section 504)
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Liability and compliance requirements under the Fair Housing Laws
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Additional Fair Housing Requirements for housing which receives federal funds
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HUD’s Fair Housing Complaint Process and how to defend against discrimination charges
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Fair Housing testing and how to avoid the appearance of discrimination
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The Obama administration and potential changes in the enforcement of Fair Housing laws
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Fair Housing Act design & construction requirements
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Accessibility requirements under Section 504 for newly constructed developments receiving federal funds
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Accessibility requirements under Section 504 for alterations or rehabilitation of existing developments receiving federal funds
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Maintenance issues affecting accessibility
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Definition of “Reasonable Accommodation”
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Financial responsibility for reasonable accommodations
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Conditions that can be imposed on reasonable accommodation requests
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Certification process and whether additional information can be requested
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Denying reasonable accommodation
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Undue burden and fundamental alteration defenses
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Direct threats by applicants or tenants
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Definition of Fair Housing Act “Reasonable Modification”
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Different obligations for requests for “reasonable modifications”
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Emergency preparedness for tenants with disabilities
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Types of harassment prohibited by the Fair Housing Act
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Definition of harassment and requirements for preventing and stopping it
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Developing policies & procedures to avoid sexual harassment claims by employees, contractors, & tenants
