Offering the right amenities—like pools, fitness centers, and game rooms—can give you a decisive edge in attracting and retaining tenants. But setting rules for safely using amenities exposes you to risk of liability under fair housing laws, particularly claims of discrimination against families with children. You can get into trouble even when your sole purpose in creating the rules is to ensure safe and sanitary use of the amenity. We show you how to avoid this...

In honor of Fair Housing Month, our April issue takes a break from our usual lesson to test your knowledge of fair housing law. Based on your answers to our quiz, you’ll be able to identify any potential problem areas that might merit some further attention or training. You can then browse our website for lessons on the topics you or your staff should brush up on.

Sooner or later, somebody is bound to accuse you of discrimination. If and when that time comes, the mere fact that you comply may not be enough to protect you. You’ll also need proof of compliance. 

Follow our 8 rules for dealing with common situations where discrimination problems are most likely to arise.

We review the year’s key cases and their practical impact on you.