Trainings
September 18, 2018 - 1 to 4 pm, Traverse City
Fair Housing Training for Rental Professionals - This class is geared for Traverse area rental housing professionals who are new to fair housing and are seeking an introduction to fair housing laws and best practice information. Topics to be covered during this comprehensive session include Federal, State, and Local fair housing laws, the variety of locally protected classes, applications of the law, examples of housing discrimination, and services provided by the Center. This training includes an emphasis on trending topics in fair housing, including occupancy standards and reasonable accommodations and modifications. Certificates of completion are provided via US mail after the class
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA)
3963 Three Mile Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686
Advance registration is required. Space is limited and demand is high! There is NO cost to attend as this training is supported by funding under a grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can register online or complete this form (one per person please) and email lkeegan@fhcwm.org or fax 616-451-2657.
October 11, 2018 - 9 to 12 noon, Grand Rapids
Registeration is now closed; please contact us to inquire about joining a waiting list.
The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan & the Michigan Department of Civil Rights are hosting
FAIR HOUSING TRAINING FOR RENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Thursday, October 11, 2018
NOTE: Advance registration is required.
WHERE: Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF), 920 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Free parking available on street and in lot on East side of ICCF (enter via Cherry Drive SE)
Registeration is now closed; please contact us to inquire about joining a waiting list.
Phone: 616‐451‐2980
Email: lkeegan@fhcwm.org
This is a great introductory and comprehensive class for rental professionals. The training will provide information on:
- What is Housing Discrimination?
- Overview of Fair Housing Laws
- Protected Classes Under Law
- Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications
- Best Practices
- Emerging Trends
This training is supported by funding under a grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Who Should Attend Fair Housing Training?
Members of the housing industry can undertand their rights and responsibilities under law, thus preventing possible violations. Social service agencies can assure that their clients receive equal treatment under fair housing law through understanding and identifying housing discrimination. Community members can help promote diverse, open communities by being aware of discrimination and working with the Fair Housing Center to address it, or by volunteering as a tester.
Training topics include:
- Services provided by the Fair Housing Center
- Housing discrimination, including current examples
- Federal, State and Local Fair Housing Laws
- 11 Protected Classes Under Law
- Application of Fair Housing Law
- Equal Housing Opportunity Logos and Publisher's Statement
- Fair Housing Tester Training
To schedule a fair housing training for your organization, call the Fair Housing Center at (616) 451-2980 or email: contact-us@fhcwm.org.