Category: Fair Housing

Fair Housing Corner

How is Handicap defined under Fair Housing? “Handicap” means, with respect to a person, a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record…

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Fair Housing: How is Handicap defined under Fair Housing

“Handicap” means, with respect to a person, a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded…

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City of Tucson to Amend Fair Housing to Include Source of Income Protection

The City of Tucson is currently considering adding source of income as a protected class under Fair Housing. The City has noted that fewer Landlords are participating in the Section…

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Service and Emotional Support Animals, the Basics.

Under Fair Housing Regulations, if a tenant requests a reasonable accommodation for a disability or covered condition, the landlord must consider and allow a reasonable accommodation. The most frequent request…

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Assistive Animals and Fair Housing

How to Handle Assistive Animals and Comply with Fair Housing A common issue these days is how to handle a tenant with “assistive animals” and remain in compliance with Fair…

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