Check out any blog about property management and one of the questions that is on the top of the list is “How do you screen tenants?” You need to know because good tenants will make you money and protect your investment; bad tenants will cost you money and time. Of course you have your preferences, however you are bound by federal law to abide by Fair Housing Standards. How does your property manager...
You saw a property that you love. You’ve got to have it. What next? What can you expect when you pursue a place to live? What can you expect if you have a special need? FAIR HOUSING ACT The Fair Housing Act is federal legislation designed to eliminate discrimination in housing. This applies to every part of the housing industry, including rental and property management. What it means is...
In Idaho, if you own two or more properties that you make available to rent, you are subject to the laws of the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act is part of the Civil Rights Act designed to prohibit discrimination in housing. This Federal legislation created seven protected classes; some states and local municipalities include additional protected classes. Awareness of and adherence to the Fair...