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About This Course
Fair and equal access to housing is the cornerstone of ethical real estate practice. In this 2-hour course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the history and development of Fair Housing laws, from Jim Crow to the Fair Housing Amendments of 1988. Designed specifically for Virginia real estate professionals, the course highlights your legal responsibilities, the classes protected under both federal and state law, and common missteps to avoid. You'll also learn to recognize unconscious bias and its unintended impact on your business.
Outline
Topics Covered
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Fair Housing
- Lesson 2: Virginia Fair Housing Laws
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the federal Fair Housing Laws and be able to identify the protected classes covered by the Fair Housing Act.
- Name the seven activities considered illegal due to the Fair Housing Laws.
- Identify the five exemptions from the federal Fair Housing Laws for property owners.
- Name 3 or more additional protected classes in Virginia state law.
- Recognize discrimination in real estate practice.
- Identify acts considered discriminatory under the Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended in 1972 and 1988.
- Describe how fair housing complaints are handled.
- Understand that FAIR HOUSING LAWS are LAWS, not suggestions.
- Describe some of the penalties for violation of Fair Housing Laws.
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