Oregon Fair Housing Training for Landlords: Therapy Animals, Discrimination, & Reasonable Accommodations

You see the article headline far too often, “Landlord Sued for $150,000 for Fair Housing Violations!” Unfortunately, most landlords don’t intend to be discriminatory, but ignorance is not a defense.

This essential awareness-level course empowers Oregon landlords and property managers to navigate fair housing laws confidently and avoid costly violations. Explore federal Fair Housing Act protections plus Oregon-specific classes, common discrimination scenarios in advertising, applicant screening, rent collection, repairs, and tenant interactions.

Learn to identify and prevent steering, inconsistent policies, retaliation, and other frequent pitfalls that lead to BOLI/HUD complaints or lawsuits. Master the reasonable accommodation process: verifying disabilities, evaluating requests (like unit modifications or policy exceptions), assistance animals (service vs. emotional support), who pays for changes, and valid denial criteria.

With real-world examples, checklists, and best practices, this training helps you treat all applicants and tenants consistently, document interactions, and reduce liability—protecting your rental investments under current Oregon landlord-tenant…