Don't Freak Out About Fair Housing

Instructed by:
Rick Ellis, CAM, CPM, Founder, ELLIS Consulting Group & ELLIS HomeSource.

Recommended for:
All on-site personnel

NAAEI CEC Eligible:
3 CECs

Class Description:
Avoiding Costly Discrimination Complaints in Apartment Management and Leasing and Still have Fun! Not just another fair housing Seminar! This presentation “celebrates” the federal Fair Housing laws and demonstrates how to use these to your benefit in marketing and leasing efforts. Fair housing issues that impact lease renewals, Resident services, and maintenance personnel are also addressed. This is a very informative, comprehensive, and enjoyable Seminar that will equip the entire on-site team to be fully in compliance with Fair Housing. Who says fair housing Seminars can’t be fun?

In this class you will learn:

• WHY we MUST have a federal Fair Housing Law.
• Understanding and identifying the 7 Federally Protected Classes.
• The BIG 3 Mistakes in adhering to Fair Housing laws.
• 8 Common Errors in Practicing FAIR HOUSING.
• The VERY High Cost of Discrimination!
• Fair housing issues that impact resident rental increases and lease renewals.
• Fair Housing for maintenance personnel

About the Instructor:
Rick Ellis, CAM, CPM, President, ELLIS Consulting Group

Rick Ellis has been part of the multifamily industry for over 39 years.  Starting as an onsite assistant manager and leasing professional, Rick directed a fast growing apartment portfolio beginning with two properties in the Dallas area to over 5000 units in three states.  In 1985, he founded ELLIS Consulting Group in Irving, Texas, providing market consulting, training, and contract leasing to the multi-family industry.  Rick also excels in property management through his management company, ELLIS HomeSource, specializing in “off-site” management, handling a sizable portfolio of single-family homes, duplexes, and condominiums throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. ELLIS HomeSource was the first single-family management company in the nation to earn the Institute of Real Estate Management’s prestigious AMO – Accredited Management Organization - designation.  Rick is a graduate of Abilene Christian University receiving a BA in 1977 and a MA in Theology in 1979.

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Cancellation Policy: 
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the AAGD Education Department at least 24 hours prior to class. Written confirmation from the Education Department will be sent via e-mail.  Substitutions are allowed, but ALL NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED WITHOUT EXCEPTION. By registering for this program, you agree that you have read and understood the cancellation policy.