Re-evaluating Criminal Background Policies, HRTraining - 2020

Apr 09 '20 | 11:00 AM (PST)

Online Event

Event Information

Overview

There is much information about the criminal background policies and how they impact a property manager or owner. It is imperative to do things correctly to avoid a fair housing complaint.

We will examine the basics of the discrimination and the history starting with the disparate impact rulings and what the correct process is as of today.

We will examine HUD's memos and see what they mean for us today. Since nearly one third of the population have a criminal record of some sort, we need to understand their rights of the accused and the rights of a property owner.

We will discuss what HUD's rulings have to do with "blanket prohibitions" on such topics as no felonies allowed at this property.

We will also dissect the best practices on what to do correctly including the "individualized assessment" that is now required.

Also discussed will be the policy on LEP ( Limited English Profeciency) required as per HUD's direction.

Why you should Attend

This is a "Hot topic" and it must be handled correctly. We will learn what to do when faced with a decision based on prior criminal conduct and how it affects our potential applicant as well as our existing multi-family community.

We will be able to decide about the reasonable accommodations necessary to facilitate a decision when confronted with a criminal background.

Areas Covered in the Session

Written Policies

Unsuitable Tenant

What information is Needed to Make a Legitimate Decision

What is a "blanket" ban

Who Will Benefit

Property Managers

Property owners

Leasing Consultants

Housing Authority Staff

Realtors