Description

Fair Housing compliance is one of the most important responsibilities of every real estate professional. A single mistake in advertising, tenant screening, leasing, property management, or sales can result in costly complaints, investigations, fines, and lawsuits.

This Nebraska Real Estate Commission approved continuing education course provides a comprehensive overview of federal, state, and local Fair Housing laws that impact real estate agents, brokers, and property managers. Students will learn how Fair Housing laws apply to everyday real estate activities and gain practical strategies to reduce risk while serving clients professionally and ethically.

Whether you sell real estate, manage rental property, lease apartments, or work with buyers and sellers, this course provides the knowledge needed to remain compliant in today’s increasingly complex regulatory environment.

What You Will Learn

✅ The history and purpose of Fair Housing laws

✅ Federal Fair Housing Act protections

✅ Nebraska Fair Housing laws and requirements

✅ Protected classes under federal and state law

✅ Advertising and marketing compliance

✅ Tenant screening and application procedures

✅ Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications

✅ Assistance Animals and Emotional Support Animals

✅ Occupancy standards and familial status protections

✅ Steering, redlining, blockbusting, and other prohibited practices

✅ Fair Housing issues impacting property managers

✅ Best practices for reducing Fair Housing liability

✅ Real-world examples and enforcement actions

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Nebraska Real Estate Salespersons
• Nebraska Real Estate Brokers
• Property Managers
• Leasing Agents
• REALTORS®
• Real Estate Teams
• Housing Providers

Why This Course Matters

Fair Housing complaints continue to increase across the country, and many violations occur because real estate professionals simply do not understand how Fair Housing laws apply to everyday situations.

This course provides practical guidance to help licensees recognize potential compliance issues before they become legal problems. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of Fair Housing requirements and the confidence to make informed decisions that protect both their clients and their business.

Meets NAR’s Fair Housing Requirement

This course fulfills the National Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing training requirement while also satisfying Nebraska continuing education requirements.