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The owners and managers of a Midwest community recently agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a lawsu

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Behind the Headlines: Lessons Learned from four Fair Housing Settlements - First of Four Articles

Behind the Headlines: Lessons Learned from the Latest Fair Housing News

This is the first of four articles that MHCO spotlights settlements reached in fair housing cases.

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Proceed with Caution When Responding to a Hoarding Problem

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10 Essential Rules for Avoiding Fair Housing Trouble

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Student Housing Providers Accused of Discriminating Against Families

The Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit alleging that the owners and managers of reside

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Idaho Landlord Pays $15K to Settle Claims of Discrimination Against Families

The owners and managers of a single-family rental home in Idaho recently agreed to pay $15,000

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A Changing Industry Requires Changing Perspectives

Continuing education for your employees is one of the most cost effective and morale boos

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What You Should Know About Fair Housing Testing

Fair Housing Testing - a tool used by enforcement officials and private fair housing organizations to ferret out unlawful housing discrimination.

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Phil Querin Article: Responding to ICE Inquiries - Revised To Include SB599 Regulations

Note: This revised article (as of 12/12/25) references SB 599 which Oregon passed in May that prohibits vetting applicants (or discriminating against them) based on immigration status.

Landlords and Managers are now being faced with inquiries/investigations involving their tenant by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). This creates a challenge in balancing (a) tenant confidentiality and Fair Housing rights versus (b) compliance with federal immigration laws. The following article is not intended to constitute legal advice. Members should always consult their own attorneys in dealing with specific issues.

Federal and State Fair Housing Issues. The federal Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination based on:

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