Managing Fair Housing Compliance for Vendors, Contractors and Suppliers

Ensuring fair housing compliance isn't just the responsibility of property managers—it extends to every entity involved in the management and maintenance of apartment communities. This webinar dives deep into the critical aspects of fair housing as they pertain specifically to vendors, contractors, and suppliers.

While most companies require regular fair housing training for onsite and multisite staff, few if any vendors and contractors require any fair housing training. If a non-compliance issue occurs, our residents – and HUD – will consider vendors and contractors to be authorized agents of the management company and proceed with administrative and/or legal actions accordingly. Do you have a plan to minimize the possibility of this happening?

Whether you're a property manager, vendor, contractor, or supplier, understanding and implementing fair housing compliance measures is crucial. This webinar equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate these complexities confidently, ensuring a fair and inclusive environment for all residents and stakeholders.

We’ll cover the key principles of fair housing laws that apply to vendors, contractors, and suppliers; best practices for establishing fair and consistent vendor selection criteria compliant with fair housing standards; guidelines for ensuring contractors understand and adhere to fair housing requirements while performing services on your property; and how to manage relationships with suppliers to minimize fair housing risks and ensure compliance throughout

Don't miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your understanding of fair housing compliance specific to vendors, contractors, and suppliers. Register now to secure your spot and enhance your compliance practices in the multifamily housing industry.

Webinar Objectives

• Ensure awareness of the basic requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
• Support vendors and contractors knowing and adhering to your policies and procedures in order to support compliance with these laws.
• Create a basic understanding of the main elements of a compliance program that satisfies the appropriate laws.
• Provide an introduction to the origin and significance of protected classes.
• Explore options for providing training and creating written agreements for Fair Housing compliance.

Webinar Highlights

• Education and Training: Ensure that all vendors, contractors, and suppliers involved in servicing or supplying to your properties are educated about fair housing laws and their implications.
• Clear Policies and Procedures: Develop clear policies and procedures that explicitly outline fair housing expectations for vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Vendor Selection Criteria: Establish fair and consistent vendor selection criteria that are compliant with fair housing laws.
• Monitoring and Auditing: Regularly monitor and audit vendor, contractor, and supplier practices to ensure compliance with fair housing laws.
• Non-Discrimination Clause: Include a non-discrimination clause in contracts with vendors, contractors, and suppliers, explicitly stating their obligation to comply with fair housing laws and prohibiting discriminatory practices based on protected characteristics.
• Handling Resident Complaints: Establish procedures for handling resident complaints related to vendor, contractor, or supplier conduct that may involve fair housing issues.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of all interactions with vendors, contractors, and suppliers, particularly those involving fair housing considerations.

Who Should Attend

On-site and multi-site personnel including Regional/Area Managers, Community Managers, Maintenance/Service Managers and Training and HR Professionals.