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Can Apartment Management Restrict Political Signs In Windows And On Doors? Read On.

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With the 2020 presidential election less than three months away, I had an interesting question hit my desk: can a property management company restrict residents from placing political signs on their exterior windows, doors,...more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

How a Swimming Pool Use Schedule Violated the Fair Housing Act

Although it’s unfortunate when young musicians are pigeon holed into instrument selection based upon gender stereotypes rather than individual interest or aptitude, it’s possibly not unlawful. However, most housing management...more

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How Allowing Smoking in Apartments Can Lead to a Fair Housing Violation

Many major cities have passed laws prohibiting smoking in public areas. However, smoking still remains a challenge for musicians who perform in smoke-filled clubs in cities lacking those laws. But even if smokers can’t...more

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FHA Expands Program to Accelerate Financing of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Multifamily Housing Projects

The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is, in part, to bolster the economy by strengthening the housing market, protecting consumers, and working to meet the needs for quality affordable...more

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DOJ Continues Fair Housing Act Enforcement Actions

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed a civil action in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee against an apartment development and its property management company...more

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Are There Exemptions To The FHA’s Design And Construction Requirements For New Multifamily Housing?

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A Fair Housing Defense blog reader asked me for some guidance on the design and construction requirement for new apartment communities (and if there are exceptions to these requirements). While this is a topic that is better...more

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2015-2017 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Finalized

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On August 19th, 2015, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) adopted a final rule establishing single-family and multifamily housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2015 through 2017. In addition, the final rule...more

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Condominium Law Alert: HUD and DOJ Expand Fair Housing Act Accessibility Requirements

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and the Department of Justice ("DOJ") recently released a joint statement providing guidance on the disability and accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing...more

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Owners of Multifamily Housing Beware

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Owners and developers of multifamily housing beware—you may be held responsible for your architect’s oversight. A growing number of state and federal courts are in universal agreement that owners and developers cannot sue...more

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