Event Information

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course “Compliance with Federal and State Fair Housing Requirements” will equip attendees with the knowledge and understanding needed to avoid fair housing violations.

The course curriculum is centered around the regulations in the two major fair housing laws, The Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The course also includes a discussion of the additional state and local protected characteristic. In addition, relevant portions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) are covered.

The purpose of the Fair Housing Act is to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities. Professional fair housing training assists in this mission by ensuring that housing professionals understand both the rights of the public relative to fair housing and the duties and responsibilities of real estate professionals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

1. Real Estate Professionals: Those working in real estate in Virginia who need to understand the nuances of Fair Housing law and meet certification requirements as laid out by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
2. Property Managers and Landlords: Anyone involved in the management or leasing of residential properties should be well-versed in Fair Housing laws, and this course appears tailored to those needs.
3. Industry Professionals with Credentials like CALP, CAM, CAPS, CAMT, or CAS: Since continuing education credits (CECs) are available for these credentials, professionals who hold them and are looking to maintain or renew their certifications would benefit from attending.
4. Legal Professionals: Lawyers or legal consultants who deal with housing law might find the course valuable for understanding current critical issues in Fair Housing.
5. Students Studying Real Estate or Housing Law: Those looking to build a career in real estate or legal fields related to housing may find this course a valuable educational opportunity.
6. Housing Advocates and Community Leaders: Individuals who are involved in housing equality advocacy or community leadership might benefit from the knowledge and understanding this course provides regarding Fair Housing laws.
7. General Public with an Interest in Fair Housing Laws: Anyone with an interest in learning more about Fair Housing laws, particularly in Virginia, may find the course informative and insightful.

MEET OUR SPEAKER!

A. J. Johnson
Prior to becoming a private developer in August 1983, Mr. Johnson was with K-Mart Corporation, Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority, and Suffolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority. While with the public housing agencies, Mr. Johnson was responsible for the implementation of a variety of federally funded programs, including public housing, Section 8 housing, housing rehabilitation (single family and multi-family), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Urban Development Action Grants (UDAG), Urban Homesteading, and was a Section 202 Housing Consultant. As a private developer, Mr. Johnson coordinated the development of over 70 multi-family housing complexes utilizing federal, state, and conventional financing, of which more than 40 used the federal low-income housing tax credit. Currently, Mr. Johnson is a training advisor to the Housing Credit Certification Board of the National Association of Home Builders, which is responsible for implementing the requirements of a national certification examination for tax credit management personnel and carries the designation of “Housing Credit Certified Professional” (HCCP). Mr. Johnson is a nationally known trainer in affordable housing issues and served as a technical advisor to Congressional staff during the drafting of both the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and is a certified Fair Housing Specialist through the National Center for Housing Management.