Virginia Fair Housing

Overview

The Fair Housing Act and the Virginia Fair Housing Law prohibit discrimination in residential real estate transactions to ensure fair treatment of renters, buyers, and borrowers. Fair housing laws are a crucial tool for eliminating discrimination against protected groups of people. Designed to meet the VA two-hour fair housing CE requirement, this course discusses these laws, their enforcement, and the different protected classes. It also provides strategies for running a real estate business that complies with fair housing laws and embraces diversity. 

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the history and importance of federal and state fair housing legislation 
  • Identify and define federal and state protected classes
  • Discuss fair housing compliance and penalties for noncompliance
  • Recognize prohibited acts in the rental and sale of housing
  • Evaluate how to avoid discriminatory advertising
  • Identify general ADA requirements
  • Identify housing provider requirements related to assistance animals
  • Describe enforcement practices used by HUD and the DOJ


Designed For:

Virginia real estate professionals in all stages of their career




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.