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A Few Comments on Balancing Religious Issues Under the Fair Housing Act

March 21, 2012 13:55

I hesitate to post this entry.  Two issues seem to spike the most interest:  service animals and religion.  But, I got this question yesterday.  So, here I go again. Dealing with religion in our fair housing world can be difficult because religious issues are so...

A Service Animal Refresher

March 12, 2012 21:17

One of the most popular topics here at the Fair Housing Defense blog has to do with animals -- and the difference between a pet and a service animal.  As such, I thought this might be a good time for a short refresher.  An assistance animal performs functions for an individual with a...

Welcome to the Fair Housing Defense Blog

February 22, 2012 14:51

I have been defending housing discrimination cases for over 13 years. I have a docket of cases stretching from Alaska to Florida and just about everywhere in between. My cases get investigated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") in addition to many state,...

Some Comments on the Fair Housing Act and Advertising

February 04, 2012 16:46

Earlier this week I got a question concerning how fair housing and advertising work together.  Our Fair Housing Act (FHA) provides protection against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and handicap.  Specifically, section 804 of the...

Top Ten 2011 Fair Housing Defense Blog Posts

January 04, 2012 15:43

With 2011 now in the books, your friendly Fair Housing Defense blogger thought this might be a good time to review the Top Ten most read of the 48 blog posts during the past year.  Interestingly, they involve any number of items related to the Fair Housing Act and how management must comply...