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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.

Accommodating Residents With Severe Allergies
It can be difficult for management to provide reasonable accommodations to residents with allergies.
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Answer Your Telephone with Care (Advisor, Fall 2000)
Fair housing rules and guidelines must be followed while talking on the phone
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Are "Active Adult" and "Empty Nester" Communities Making a Comeback?
Use caution and ensure that your community meets the FHA's criteria before excluding children
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Are Holiday Decorations Making You Miserable?
Holiday Decorations should be Religion Neutral
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Can a Landlord’s Religious Beliefs Trump the Fair Housing Act?
Can religion be used as a legitimate reason to discrimimate against a resident.
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Can You Count on Your Insurance Carrier to Cover Losses Resulting from a Fair Housing Lawsuit?
Insurance companies seldom pay the losses caused by a fair housing complaint or lawsuit
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Civil Rights And Wrongs - Fair Housing Isn't Always Fair (Apartment Professional, March/April 2004)
Fair housing cases sometimes involve humorous, interesting and even bizarre situations
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Concessions Are Tricky, But Not Necessarily Illegal
Concessions to applicants should be provided carefully because they can raise fair housing issues
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Confused About Whether the Americans with Disabilities Act AND Fair Housing Act Apply to Your Property? Youíre Not Alone.
Many housing providers assume that ADA requirements overlap fair housing requirements more than they actually do
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Congress Directs HUD to Adopt Keating Memo for Occupancy Standards
Occupancy standards in Keating memo are required to be included in HUD's regulations
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