Most rental housing policies that exclude applicants with criminal backgrounds are likely in violation of fair housing laws, according to new guidelines from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.…
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As an owner of rental property with a swimming pool, you may have read about the new federal regulations that apply to pool wheelchair lifts in swimming pools. Chances are,…
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Service and Support Animals: Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
Many landlords protect their investment by prohibiting all or certain types of pets on the property due to concern over potential injuries caused by the pet or damage costs that…
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Americans with Disabilities: California’s Construction-Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act
Under the law, an owner of a business that is open to the public (which includes rental housing), may obtain from a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) an assessment of…
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Do I have to display a fair housing poster?
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If a resident with a disability asks to make alterations to the unit, do I have to allow it?
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