The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. Additional protections apply to federally assisted housing. Fair Housing training with NYSPHADA provides an in-depth review and discussion to the Fair Housing Act and New York State Human Rights Law.
Participants will receive an overview of:
- Fair Housing Law Basics
- Fair Housing Affirmative Marketing Plans and Implementations Review
- Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications Request
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Limited English Proficiency and Language Access Plans
- Assistance Animals
- Criminal Background Checks
- Source of Income
- Occupancy limits
- Smoke-free housing and marijuana
- Fair Housing for Maintenance Staff
This two-day training session is a HUD approved expense. Breakfast, lunch and dinners are on your own.
Registration:
Member – $675
Non-member – $750
Schedule:
Monday
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration and coffee
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Fair Housing Training
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Fair Housing Training
Tuesday
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration and coffee
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Fair Housing Training
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Fair Housing Training
Jaime Michelle Cain has extensive experience serving the legal needs of buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords, owners, and other stakeholders in all facets of real estate transactions.
Ms. Cain assists buyers and sellers through all phases of real estate purchases, refinances, leasing, and construction. She also represents local and regional banks in lender financing, including SBA 7(a) and 504 programs.
In addition, Ms. Cain represents owners, landlords, and investors. She provides Fair Housing training and consultation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Ms. Cain is proficient in commencing and defending summary proceedings on behalf of clients for non-payment and breach of lease. She also defends landlords accused of violating the Fair Housing Act and the New York State Human Rights Law.
Most recently, Ms. Cain has become the coalition leader of Under One Roof, an organization of Upstate New York landlords and property management companies who are urging state lawmakers to address the unintended consequences of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019.
Registration for the training is closed.
