​​​​​Fair Housing Webinar ​

Recognizing and Accommodating Hoarders

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This is a series of webinars presented jointly by the Law Office of Hall & Associates and the Law Office of Angelita E. Fisher.  We discuss all aspects of the landlord tenant relationship and how landlord tenant laws and fair housing laws overlap.

No one wants to lose a case in court. It is expensive, it is time-consuming and it is down-right embarrassing.  Every day, there are more and more pitfalls for landlords to avoid. 

In this webinar, we’ll discuss the most common reasons that landlords lose their eviction case in court, or fail to defend a Fair Housing claim.  Our discussion will include:

1.   Enforcing the Pet Policy Against an Emotional Support Animal

2.   Taking Rent

3.   Not Responding to Resident Complaints

4.   Failing to Bring Proof

5.   Making Inappropriate Comments about Residents

6.   Detrimental Emails & Text Messages

7.   Having a No-Felony Policy

8.   Improper Courtroom Decorum

9.   Failing to Discuss Accommodation Issues with a Resident

10. Bad Luck​

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 Speakers

Angelita Fisher

Angelita represents management companies on all issues involving fair housing and employment law.

Law Office of 
Angelita E. Fisher
6688 Nolensville Rd. 
Suite 108-161
Brentwood, TN 370257
615-305-2803

Hoarding has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a mental disorder.  What does that mean for landlords?  You may have an obligation to accommodate the resident instead of taking immediate legal action to evict. 

In this webinar, we will discuss step-by-step accommodations for a resident who is hoarding while avoiding violations of fair housing laws. Our topics will include:

• Recognizing a Hoarder
• Protections Under Fair Housing Laws
  
• Examples of Accommodations
  
• Documentation you may require
  
• Following-Up
  

It happens almost every day: One neighbor complains about another neighbor.  Whether it is noise, parking, arguments, or visitors, any complaint can become a fair housing problem.   In this webinar, we will take a step-by-step approach to investigating and responding to residents’ complaints.  Our discussion will include:

• Identifying a Fair Housing Complaint
• Interviews
  
• Documentation
  
• Making a Decision
  
• Following – Up 
  
  

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

     10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central 

Nathan Lybarger

Nathan represents landlords throughout Middle Tennessee in eviction actions and in recovery of unpaid balances due.

Law Office of
Hall & Associates
223 Madison Street, Suite 212
Madison, TN  37115
615-868-4101

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

     10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central 

As the seasons change and kids are out of school, residents, including children are outside more.  They are playing, riding bikes and making full use of the property’s common areas.  What could go wrong?  Plenty.

In this webinar we will discuss property rules that limit a child’s activities as they relate to fair housing laws.  Our topics will include:

• Swimming Pool Rules
• Work-Out Room Rules
  
• Playing in Common Areas
  
• Toys in Breezeways
  
• Making Noise
  
• Damaging Property​
  

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Top 10 Ways to Lose Your Lawsuit

​Wednesday, April 24, 2024
                 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Central                    

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

     10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central 

Domestic violence is an issue almost every landlord has been forced to face.  Can you evict?  Do you need to get involved at all?  Why is the resident looking to you for help? 

Whether you’re a federally funded property, a tax credit property, or accept a Section 8 voucher, you must comply with the Violence Against Women Act.  Every landlord should know the rules on when the Act applies, transfers, documentation, and liability.  In this webinar, we will discuss: 

• Recognizing when the VAWA May or May Not Apply
• Sorting out the Paperwork
  
• Requesting Documentation
  
• Transfers
  
• Liability
  
• Recent Cases Interpreting the Act
  

$34.99

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

     10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

     10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central 

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Fair Housing

& 

Housing Crossroads 

Webinars

​$24.99 - $34.99 each

Maintenance employees are on the front-line of the battle of avoiding fair housing complaints.  They often see and interact with the residents more than anyone else in the Company.  It is important maintenance employees know what to say and do before they walk into a problem.   

In this webinar, we will discuss common issues maintenance employees encounter and some realistic steps they can take to avoid getting in trouble with HUD.  Our topics will include:

• Encountering Nude & Partially Nude Residents
• Dating Residents
  
• Apartments with Only Minor Children
  
• Recognizing a Hoarder
  
• Managing Maintenance Requests​
  

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Responding to Resident Complaints​

These webinars in no way offer advice or counsel with respect to any legal situation. You should not act or rely upon the information in these webinars without the advice of an attorney. 

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​​​​​​Fair Housing Webinar ​

Walking Into Trouble​

Fair Housing for Maintenance

​​​​​Fair Housing Webinar ​

Restricting Children on the Property

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​​​​​Fair Housing Webinar ​

Violence Against Women Act​