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As the number of fair housing lawsuits against property owners and managers
increases, so does the importance of ensuring your compliance with fair housing
regulations. Kimball, Tirey & St. John offers audits and training on all
aspects of state and federal fair housing laws. Our educational programs
recognize the benefits of preventive law for reducing fair housing risks. We
can also provide a defense to fair housing claims that arise.
Summary of Services
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Training programs, policies and procedures |
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Compliance audits of your property, management operations, and
documents |
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Fair housing publications and forms |
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Formal defense against fair housing claims |
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Opinion letters |
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Consultation |
Training Seminars - There is no substitute for
knowledge when it comes to fair housing, and we've found that most property
managers, on-site personnel, and owners benefit from fair housing education.
Sign up for one of our 3-hour basic, advanced, or customized courses for
training on fair housing laws. Gain an understanding of the protected classes,
leasing and screening procedures, handling disabled situations, and more.
Fair Housing Encylopedia - The Kimball, Tirey
& St. John Fair Housing Encyclopedia is an excellent reference tool for
answers to a wide variety of fair housing questions. This information-rich
encyclopedia offers helpful guidance on the ADA, required posters, children's
rules, screening procedures, assistive animals, disabilities, and many other
important issues. It also includes several key state and federal fair housing
laws.
Document Review - Kimball, Tirey & St. John
can review your leasing documents such as applications, rental criteria, house
rules, and pool rules to help you identify problem areas that could lead to
potential violations. Our detailed reviews also include explanations as to why
particular statements may be problematic to help you recognize and avoid future
problems.
Policy Manual Reviews - Protect yourself by
updating policy manuals to reduce fair housing problem areas. A Kimball, Tirey
& St. John manual review includes modifications to your verbiage. We'll
clarify your intention to have personnel fully comply with fair housing laws.
Fair Housing Compliance Evaluations/Audits - Our
on-site evaluations include an informal interview with managers, review of
procedures and operations, and a brief quiz to assess basic fair housing
knowledge. We check documentation such as management forms, denied
applications, and current resident files for compliance, and conduct a physical
check of the office to see if it meets basic fair housing/ADA requirements. A
detailed report of our findings and recommendations is provided after the
review.
Representation and Support - If you are facing a
potential or existing fair housing situation, Kimball, Tirey & St. John can
provide assistance. Whether you need support with a simple matter, or have more
complex issues you can rely on our expert team for analysis of the issues and a
recommendation of the best course of action.
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