NEW HUD Guidance Regarding ESAs - Live Webinar
INSTRUCTED BY
Jennifer Owen | Attorney | Higier Allen & Lautin
RECOMMENDED FOR
Owner / Operators
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Eligible for 1 CEC
Class Description:
On May 22, 2026, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) issued new enforcement guidance that significantly changes how complaints involving emotional support animals (ESAs) and reasonable accommodation requests will be evaluated under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The memorandum rescinds prior HUD guidance and signals a major policy shift toward standards resembling those used under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Find out how the new guidance from HUD affects your obligations regarding approval of ESAs, and a discussion of whether to revise your current policies for ESAs in light of these changes, including whether pet fees, deposits and rent must still be waived.
When Registering:
- When entering the attendee name, select from the drop-down list that appears rather than just typing info in (if possible). This way, the registration is connected to the existing member record.
- If a name does not appear, you will need to add them to your property/company.
- If registering multiple people, be sure to enter unique email addresses for each attendee, so that everyone receives their unique join link. Otherwise, the purchaser would need to forward the links to everyone on their registration list
Accessing the Webinar:
Once an attendee is registered, a unique Join link is sent to them in their event confirmation email. This will make the meeting link clickable in the member's calendar and in the description of the calendar event. The Join link can also be accessed via their Member Compass.
Jennifer Owen, Attorney, Higier Allen & Lautin
Jennifer is a graduate of Washington University School of Law, has been practicing law since 1986 and has been active in The Apartment Association of Greater Dallas and the Legal Services Program. Ms. Owen is a frequent speaker at legal seminars and is an author of the Briefcase column in Rooflines. Ms. Owen concentrates her practice in landlord/tenant law. She has represented property owners and managers in eviction suits, security deposit claims, fair housing matters, property damage, personal injury and deceptive trade claims, construction warranty claims and employment matters.
Registration Information and Policy:
All employees of AAGD Member Companies can create a login to gain access to member benefits. To learn how to create a member login, click here.
You must be logged into your individual account to unlock Member or Apartment Academy rates and the invoice payment option. Non-members will receive the non-member rate and be required to submit immediate payment with a credit card.
Confirmation e-mails will be sent when registration is completed, but are not guaranteed to be sent due to incorrect emails, security filters, etc.
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that any photos or videos taken of you at the event can be used by AAGD in future publications, flyers, promos, web/social media postings, videos and other media concerning the event, without compensation to you.
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.
Program Pricing:
Apartment Academy $49
Member $59
Non-Member $89
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Contact Us:
For questions or more information, e-mail education@aagdallas.com or call us at (972) 385-9091.