When a tenant provides a 30-day notice of intent to vacate, our standard practice is to immediately list the property for rent and start showing it. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, for example, if the rental property owner intends to remodel with an undetermined completion date, a water leak is identified or […]
What is “Chilling” in regards to fair housing laws and why must it be avoided? Chilling refers to comments or acts designed to discourage applicants in a protected class from renting your properties and is, therefore, intentional discrimination. They are a form of obvious “steering” read about this in lesson 7. General examples of […]
What is “Steering” and why should it be avoided? Steering is an attempt by owners/managers to control where someone lives because of their protected class, regardless of how well intended. Perceived “steering” can result in a fair housing complaint. Common targets are: Families with children. Steering can include directing applicants to downstairs or end units […]
Q: Who sets the standards for accessibility, what is a reasonable modification and who is financially responsible? A: The ADA requires all properties where the public is invited, including a rental office, must be accessible unless: It is “technically infeasible” or poses an “undue financial burden” on the property. This includes not only rental offices […]
Q: How must a property owner or management company handle applicant’s requests for modifications? A: Owners or agents need to: 1. Understand disabled persons have two special rights to insure equal rights in housing. A. Right of Reasonable Modification: a physical change made to a unit that enables the person to have full use and […]
Q: What are the definitions of disability and when identified, how must the agent or landlord handle issues of confidentiality and applicant’s requests for modification? A: Disabled persons have two special rights under the law to insure equal rights in housing and they are: 1. Right of Reasonable Modification – a physical change made to […]
As a landlord, if you hire a professional property management company in San Diego, it is solid layer of protection if they keep up with California Fair Housing Laws. Q: What are the definitions of disability and when identified, what are the rules of confidentiality for a landlord or rental agent? A: Definitions are more […]
Property management consultants San Diego suggest that landlords become pro-active about knowing Fair Housing Laws. Q. What are the pro-Fair Housing steps that commercial property management companies in San Diego and owners should take? A. All property owners or management companies should: – Have a fair housing statement showing compliance to Fair Housing laws to […]
When you hire a property manager for full service property management in San Diego, thorough knowledge of California Fair Housing Laws should be an aspect of service that you are provided. Q: What Fair Housing Laws pertain to California and who enforces them? A: All federal Laws including: 1. Original FHA (Fair Housing Act) which […]