Fair Housing Compliance Checklist for Property Managers

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Advertising & Marketing

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Ensuring fair and inclusive advertising practices.

Targeted Advertising?

Advertising Platforms Used (e.g., Zillow, Facebook)

Description of Advertising Language

Images Used in Advertising?

Fair Housing Language Included?

Specific Fair Housing Statement Used

Application Process

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Reviewing application criteria and avoiding discriminatory practices.

Source of Application

Application Received Date

Reason for Application Denial (if applicable)

Household Size

Applicant Type(s)

Verification Method

Background Check Completion Date

Lease Agreements

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Verifying lease language is non-discriminatory and complies with fair housing laws.

Lease Agreement Version Number

Fair Housing Clause Review Notes

Accessibility Statement Included?

Protected Classes Mentioned (if applicable)

Date of Last Lease Review

Special Lease Addendums Included (e.g., Pet, Smoking)

Tenant Interactions

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Documenting and standardizing tenant interactions to avoid bias.

Summary of Tenant Interaction

Tenant Interaction Type

Number of Residents Present

Date of Interaction

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Topics Discussed

Property Manager Signature

Accessibility Compliance

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Ensuring physical accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Number of Accessible Parking Spaces

Ramp Slope Compliance (ADA Standard)

Accessible Entrance Present?

Door Width (Minimum ADA Width)

Description of Accessible Route of Travel

Accessible Route of Travel Clearly Marked?

Accessible Unit Count

Reasonable Accommodations

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Managing requests for reasonable accommodations.

Tenant's Accommodation Request Description

Date of Accommodation Request Received

Property Manager's Assessment of Request

Request Approved?

Explanation for Approval/Denial (if applicable)

Accommodation Type(s) Requested

Other Accommodation Details (if applicable)

Implementation Deadline

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintaining accurate and compliant records.

Record Creation Date

Description of Recordable Event/Action

Record Type (e.g., Complaint, Inspection, Communication)

Related Case/Incident Number (if applicable)

Supporting Documents (e.g., photos, emails, letters)

Individual(s) Involved (Tenant/Applicant/Employee)

Summary of Actions Taken/Resolution (if applicable)

Record Keeper Signature

Training & Education

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Ensuring staff are trained on fair housing laws and best practices.

Training Completion Date

Training Module Selection

Key Takeaways/Summary of Training

Score on Post-Training Quiz

Training Certificate/Proof of Completion

Topics Covered

Trainer Name

Complaint Handling

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Establishing a clear process for handling fair housing complaints.

Date of Complaint Received

Summary of Complaint

Complaint Category

Complainant Name

Complainant Contact Information

Initial Response/Investigation Notes

Date of Resolution

Resolution Details

Complaint Status

Periodic Review & Updates

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Regularly reviewing policies and practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

Last Review Date

Summary of Changes Made

Number of Policies Reviewed

Review Trigger (e.g., Legislative Update, Court Ruling)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Updated Legal Briefs)

Next Scheduled Review Date

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