Fair Housing Act

Pool Regulations in Common Interest Communities in Illinois

Many condominium and other common interest communities throughout Illinois have pools as part of the amenities for their members. Due…

2 years ago

How to Resolve Conflicting Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Under the Federal Fair Housing Act

Handling requests for reasonable accommodations under the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 USC § 3601 et seq. (“FHA”), can be…

2 years ago

HUD to Investigate Housing Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

On February 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) published a memorandum that directed its Office…

3 years ago

Avoiding Religious Discrimination Claims in Condominiums and HOA’s

Overview of Religious Discrimination under the Fair Housing Act The Federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), 42 U.S.C. §3601, et. seq.…

5 years ago

#communityassociationstoo: Community Associations Liability for Sexual Harassment Under HUD Hostile Environment Rules

In the summer of 2013, Kayla West began looking for a house to rent in Georgia. She came across a…

5 years ago

What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act and It’s Impact on Pool Rules and Regulations

With the summer heat wave in full force, it is nice to enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool to…

8 years ago

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project: Facially Neutral Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations May Subject an Association to Liability Under the Fair Housing Act

On June 25, 2015, the United States Supreme Court decided Texas Dep’t of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities…

9 years ago