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Over the past decade, FHI's experts have written topical articles of interest to owners, managers and leasing agents across the county. These articles, which we have collected for you here in the FHI Library, have appeared in our former newsletter, The Fair Housing Advisor, our new e-newsletter, The Fair Housing Highlighter, and numerous trade publications. Before continuing, please take a moment to read our disclaimer regarding the use of these articles.

Create a Reasonable Accommodations Policy for Your Property
All properties should have a written reasonable accommodations policy and a list of applicable procedures
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Definition of Disability Narrowed By The Supreme Court (Advisor, Winter 2002)
A Supreme Court decision explains that to meet the criteria as a disability, a person's impairment must be significant and interfere with daily life activities
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Does This Resident Pose A Direct Threat? (Advisor, Fall 1999)
Some extreme actions by a resident may be deemed a "direct threat," thereby exempting management from being required to make reasonable accommodation to the resident?
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Educate Maintenance Staff About Accommodation Requests (Advisor, Summer 2001)
Maintenance staff may receive reasonable accommodation requests because of their direct contact with residents and need to be educated in how to respond to such requests.
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Eligibility Determinations in Tax Credit Properties
Tax Credit Properties Must Comply with the Eligibility Requirements of the State Housing Finance Agency while also Complying with Fair Housing Requirements.
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Evidence of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity May Not Be Admissible In Court
Some courts have refused to recognize multiple chemical sensitivity as a disability.
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Fair Housing and Terrorism Concerns (Advisor, Summer 2002)
Do not permit fear to cause national origin and religious discrimination
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Fair Housing Protects Alcoholics, But Not Their Behavior
Alcoholism is a disability, but if the actions of an alcoholic violate his/her lease, management should enforce the lease terms
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Feds Target Tax Credit Properties for Fair Housing Enforcement (Advisor, fall 2000)
Tax credit properties have "extra" enforcement liability
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Financial Circumstances Do Not Require Accommodations
In most situations it is not necessary to provide financial accommodations to disabled residents.
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