Fair Housing

Applicable Laws

• ADA
• FHA
• RCW 49.60.222
• ORS 659A.421

Protected Classes

• Race
• National Origin
• Religion
• Family Status
• Disability

Common Issues

• Pets
• Parking
• Access modifications
• Religious symbols

Standing

• Owners
• Tenants
• Residents

Disability

Verification of Disability

Reasonable Accommodation / Modification

• Disability
• Request is necessary for use and enjoyment of dwelling
• Connection between the disability and request
• Reasonable

Who pays?

Handling Requests

• Request verification (if necessary)
• Request written statement from resident
• Require resident to indemnify association
• Handle all requests the same

Liability Issues

• E&O exclusions
• Punitive damages
• Attorney fees

Historical Context

• Post WWII migration
• Use of Restrictive Covenants
• "Straw" purchases
• Kraemer v. Shelley (1948)

Restrictive Covenants