Fair Housing
Fair housing law is by far one of the most critical issues to rental housing professionals, whether they manage one unit or one thousand units. It is imperative for you and your peers to recognize the value of fair housing, and the threat of litigation if the laws are not clearly understood and implemented. In today's market, it takes more than "being careful" in the presentation to applicants and residents, to comply with fair housing law. The bottom line? It is an absolute necessity for everyone who manages rental property to understand the intention and scope of each fair housing requirement.

At CMAOA, we work closely with fair housing agencies and pass the information along to our membership whenever possible. We intend this web site to be a conduit of information on this and many other important issues. To maintain a successful rental housing investment, it is vital to train your staff to ensure that they are well versed in the nuances of fair housing.

Click below for links to important Fair Housing information:

The Fair Housing Network
http://www.fairhousing.org
Developed by the Fair Housing Council of Greater Washington, The Fair Housing Network has been designed as a resource to assist and inform consumers, communities, housing providers and real estate professionals in their efforts to comply with fair housing.

National Fair Housing Advocate Online
http://www.fairhousing.com/
Electonic version of print newsletter. Includes nNews summaries, archives of previous issues and links to related sites.

Americans with Disabilities Act
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
U.S. Department of Justice page with detailed information on the ADA.