Location:
Live Webinar
Date & Time:
04/29/2025 - 09:00 AM (ET)
Details: This course is being offered in partnership with Mid-Atlantic AHMA. Online registration for these sessions is handled directly by Mid-Atlantic AHMA.
<p><strong>Understanding and Managing Hoarding in Residential Properties: A Fair Housing Compliance Workshop</strong><br>Join us for an essential training session designed for property managers, landlords, and housing professionals on effectively addressing hoarding while maintaining fair housing compliance. This comprehensive 1.5-hour workshop provides critical insights into one of property management's most challenging issues.</p> <p><strong>Why This Training Matters</strong><br>Hoarding disorder affects up to 6% of the American population and is recognized as a protected disability under fair housing laws. Property managers must balance resident rights with health and safety requirements, making informed intervention crucial for both legal compliance and resident welfare.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Learn</strong></p> <ul> <li>The clinical definition of hoarding and how it differs from collecting or general clutter</li> <li>Recognition of early warning signs and proper documentation procedures</li> <li>Step-by-step guidance for addressing hoarding situations while maintaining fair housing compliance</li> <li>Best practices for reasonable accommodation requests and the interactive process</li> <li>Legal considerations and proper eviction procedures when necessary</li> <li>Strategies for maintaining positive resident relationships during intervention</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Topics Covered</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understanding hoarding as a mental disability and protected class</li> <li>Health and safety implications for properties and residents</li> <li>Documentation and inspection protocols</li> <li>Creating effective intervention plans</li> <li>Working with residents to develop achievable compliance timelines</li> <li>Building a network of community resources and support services</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Who Should Attend</strong></p> <ul> <li>Property managers and leasing professionals</li> <li>Maintenance supervisors and facilities staff</li> <li>Compliance officers and legal teams</li> <li>Housing authority personnel</li> <li>Real estate professionals managing residential properties</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Training Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reduce legal liability through proper fair housing compliance</li> <li>Develop clear protocols for addressing hoarding situations</li> <li>Improve resident relationships and outcomes</li> <li>Protect property values and resident safety</li> <li>Create documentation systems that support both resident rights and property requirements.</li> </ul>