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Banker · Philadelphia · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 633 votes
Fair Housing Act: What It Means to Investors and Landlords
November 2nd, 2019
10:00am-12:00am
Location: Philly Office Retail, LLC
Jumpstart Germantown, LLC
4701 Germantown Avenue, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Presented By: Laura Newlin-Mabery, New Eden Community Development Corporation, CEO, Executive Director
Discussion: Fair Housing For Investors and Landlords, Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure
Overview: Fair Housing Act: What It Means to Investors and Landlords, Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures
Landlords have a broad latitude when choosing new residents based on their credit scores, criminal history, financial ability to pay, and renting history. However, there are limitations imposed by the US federal government regarding an applicant’s personal characteristics that must not be a factor when making a decision.
Laura will discuss the Fair Housing Act’s protected classes, describes the provisions of the Fair Housing Act, and shows common situations that gives rise to problems. She will discuss the importance to follow federal regulations when leasing the properties to prospective tenants.
Also, she will touch on Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures and there processes.
