Domestic Violence in Rental Housing: Legal Responsibilities and Best Practices
Domestic violence situations present some of the most sensitive and legally complex challenges property management professionals face. Knowing how to respond appropriately can help support residents, maintain compliance, and reduce organizational risk.
Join the attorneys from L&B for an informative webinar designed specifically for multifamily housing professionals. This session will provide practical guidance on navigating domestic violence-related incidents while remaining compliant with state and federal housing laws.
Topics include:
- State laws that protect residents who are victims of domestic violence
- Fair housing considerations and how the Fair Housing Act applies to common domestic violence-related scenarios
- Lease provisions and their impact on eviction actions and other tenancy decisions
- Best practices for handling resident requests, documentation, and accommodations
- Strategies for making informed decisions while minimizing legal exposure
Leave with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to confidently address domestic violence-related housing issues while protecting your community and organization from unnecessary legal risk.
Course Pricing
- FREE for APASS Members
- $39.00 Member Rate
- $80.00 Non-Member Rate
This course earns 2.00 CEC's and is recommended for:
Meet Your Instructor
As Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC, limits its practice strictly to residential evictions, Jim’s exclusive focus is to serve as an advocate and counselor to property owners and managers as they navigate the eviction process. Jim works diligently to achieve favorable results for his clients, providing representation through each stage of the eviction process—from filing to setout.
Additionally, Jim actively works to advance the industry. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Coastal Georgia Apartment Association and the Apartment Association of Greater Augusta. Furthermore, Jim co-chairs the Government Affairs Committees of the Coastal Georgia Apartment Association, Apartment Association of Greater Augusta, and the Mid-Georgia Apartment Association. Jim is also a proud member of the Georgia Apartment Association’s Grassroots Advocacy Council, the Government Affairs Committees for First Coast Apartment Association and Bay Area Apartment Association, and the Legal & Regulatory Committee and BTR Committee for the Florida Chapter of the National Rental Home Council.
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