Two Critical Topics; Criminal Background Checks and the LGBTQAI+ Community

The Multifamily Housing field seems to be confused as to the rights of felons. Complaints are being filed due to the lack of education regarding persons with felonies. Get some clarity regarding federal guidelines, words to use, and NOT use. Avoid costly lawsuits. The LGBTQAI+ community is experiencing more discrimination than ever before. A ruling has been made giving coverage to Gender Identity under the Fair Housing Act Gender/Sex protection status which has been protected since 1974.

Areas Covered:-

• Every protected class has Advocacy groups.
• Federal, City, and State laws are stepping up to protect those with Criminal Backgrounds
• Also the Lesbian, Gay, and BiSexual. Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex
• The community has added protection.
• Discrimination in housing adds to homelessness, health and suicide issues, and the inability to find employment.

Learning Objectives: -

• Every employee in housing must be educated in this area
• Courtesy protocol
• Dealing with ID indicating a different gender
• Maintenance teams should attend this training
• Avoid prejudice; words and actions matter

Who Should Attend:-

• Owners
• Corporate Officers
• Regional Managers
• All on-site team members.