Monday Morning Minute from John Raftery

Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Join John each Monday morning and feel good about yourself and what you do for your applicants and residents for the rest of the week.
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Can a pit bull be an emotional support animal?
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Monday Morning Minute Trailer
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Can a "no pet" building accept a new tenant with an emotional support animal?
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What to do when a tenant's housing becomes affected based on their membership in a protected class
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What is Familial Status in Fair Housing?
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Can a tenant demand a handicap space be reserved exclusively for themselves?
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Is changing the due date on a tenant's rent a reasonable accommodation?
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What are the consequences if a property manager discriminates against a tenant?
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Does a service animal need identifying markers, i.e. vest or “do not pet” badge?
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Does the Tenant Qualifications You Require Violate Any Fair Housing Rules?
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Can You Issue A Non-Renewal Notice Without A Legitimate Reason?
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What is a Lease Break Fee and is it Legitimate?
John B. Raftery
John Raftery is a member of the firm's Management Committee and Managing Principal—a role dedicated to the effective management and success of the firm's attorneys. Leveraging years of experience in real estate litigation, fair housing matters and business law, John serves as a trusted advisor to businesses and local and regional management companies. John provides time tested strategic and forward looking advice to assist his clients in negotiating or litigating through legal obstacles and difficulties– without losing focus of cost benefit parameters.
Email: jraftery@offitkurman.com
Phone: 240.507.1702