Fair Housing Testing Tips and Pitfalls
FREE TO MEMBERS
Fair housing testing can catch site staff off guard if they aren't prepared for such an encounter. This session will cover a variety of common fair housing topics being tested by agencies around the country and best practices for how to avoid a violation. Leslie will discuss examples of cases she has handled, explain why they are so difficult to defend, and highlight some best practices for how housing providers can avoid problematic interactions with testers.
Objectives:
- Identify what prospect questions should be red flags for site staff
- Learn safe/smart responses to common questions posed by testers
- Emphasize the importance of record-keeping when interacting with prospects
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: In order to earn Continuing Education Credits (CEC's), viewers must attend the live in-person or virtual class. No credit will be earned from watching the recording posted to our website following the class. Credit hours are based on webinar duration.
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Instructor
Leslie is the principal partner of the Law Firm of Williams Edelstein Tucker, P.C., where she has provided defense and consultation for housing providers nationwide in fair housing matters for the last nine years. Leslie provides clients with live training on fair housing, federal program, and landlord-tenant issues, and speaks at regional and national housing conferences regularly. Leslie also specializes in physical accessibility in multifamily housing, including local building codes as well as ADA and FHA requirements.