What should you do (or not do) when dealing with issues like:

• emotional support animals;
• renting to families with children;
• buyer love letters?

Fair housing violations are real. While the case of investigators who uncovered rampant discriminatory behavior by Realtors in Long Island shined a light on the reality of unequal treatment in that area's housing market, it's important to recognize that Long Island is not alone. Rhode Island Realtors must be aware of the federal and state laws that protect equity in the housing market.

Hear about the realities of Fair Housing violations from those who know them best. Join the RI Association of REALTORS (RIAR) and representatives from the HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) to learn not only how discrimination affects home buyers and sellers, but also the real estate professionals who serve them.

Speakers:

Agueda Del Borgo, RIAR President-Elect, Chairperson,

RIAR Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Welcome

Susan Forward, Regional Director, HUD Office of FHEO and Past Director of Equal Opportunity, Greater Boston Board of REALTORS^® - Setting the Stage, Case Studies

Jeffrey Sussman, Esq., Center Director for the HUD Office of FHEO and Equal Opportunity - The Laws That Guide Us

Monica Staaf, RIAR General Counsel, Forum Moderator

Protect your clients, protect yourself - Join us April 22nd!

Also, in honor of Fair Housing Month....

RI REALTORS® is offering the popular

At Home with Diversity course at a discounted rate through April 19th!

Learn to work effectively with today’s increasingly diverse pool of homebuyers and develop a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality.

This course takes place virtually on April 29th & 30th from 9-1:00 pm. Learn more and register today!

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