Be the Change - Fair Housing and You

Description

2 CE

Newsday – an American daily newspaper serving Nassau and Suffolk counties in the NY City borough of Queens on Long Island, published the results of a three-year investigation into alleged discrimination by real estate agents in the communities on Long Island, NY in 2019.  A major result of this investigation brought forth the need for real estate licensee education on Fair Housing. The purpose of this class is to provide real estate professionals working in today’s diverse real estate environment with the knowledge and information they need to understand the importance of fair housing laws and ensure they are responsibly practicing real estate in a nondiscriminatory fashion. 

Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:

• Define and understand the topic of Fair Housing   

• Describe the history of Fair Housing Laws and why they are important 

• Understand Florida State and County level Fair Housing Protections   

• Explain the Seven Protected Classes and the characteristics of each 

• Recognize activities prohibited under Fair Housing Laws and what actions are illegal 

• Understand how Fair Housing Laws affect Advertising & Marketing and describe best practices 

• Explain Steering and Redlining and recognize the danger in making assumptions based on stereotypes 

• Define and recognize explicit and implicit bias 

• Explain the effects of bias in Fair Housing and how to prevent it 

• Identify exemptions to Fair Housing Laws and adherence to Reasonable Accommodations 

• Know what resources are available to provide Fair Housing information to clients 

Instructor: Jodie Cordell

No-Show Policy: We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, making it difficult to attend scheduled classes. If you are unable to attend a class, kindly notify us 48 hours in advance. Cancellation notices should be sent to Alisha Kissee Garcia (alisha@ralsc.org). Participants who do not attend a class or event without providing prior notice will not be eligible for a refund. In cases of exceptional circumstances, such as a medical emergency or unforeseen personal crisis, we may consider refund requests on a case-by-case basis. As an Association committed to providing high-quality learning experiences, we have implemented this No-Show Policy to uphold the standards of our educational programs and ensure all members who are looking to attend a course get an opportunity to do so.