As I mentioned in a previous article, owning rental property can be an effective strategy for building wealth. Navigating federal and state fair housing laws can be extremely complex; it’s critical to have the assistance of a qualified property manager or a comprehensive knowledge of the subject.
The topic of how to avoid a fair housing violation is one of the most complicated subjects that we tackle on a daily basis here at Sweyer Property Management. To write about it fully would require much more space than we have here, but the following is a good foundation.
Fair housing laws prohibit discrimination in the housing market on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap or familial status. To discriminate against a person on the basis of his or her membership in one of these protected categories is against the law.
Here is a list of some of the most frequently asked questions we have received over the years pertaining to fair housing:
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