Information and Support for Housing Providers
HOME believes that one of the most effective ways to promote fair housing is through strong partnerships with those who provide housing and housing related services. We work with landlords, real estate agents, lenders, insurance companies and others to help them comply with the fair housing laws - and in the process, get more business. We are proud to have the confidence and support of many members of the housing industry, and are always available to answer your questions or discuss ways in which we can work together. These are some of the services HOME provides to the industry:
- Technical assistance and answers to questions about fair housing at no charge
- Answers to questions that will help you resolve disputes with your tenants - also at no charge
- Training that helps your renters understand how to be a good tenant through our Superior Tenant program
- Financial literacy, budget and credit education to help create qualified renters and homebuyers
- Work with borrowers in default, in cooperation with out lending partners, to help them bring their mortgage current
- Training on different aspects of fair housing compliance, both through scheduled courses and designed specifically to meet your needs
- Assistance in designing an effective fair housing compliance program for your company
- Financial literacy and mortgage management training for your employees
HOME also offers classes to housing industry professionals. HOME is certified by both the VA Real Estate Board and the VA Fair Housing Board to provide several Fair Housing Classes for continuing education of fair housing certification credit.. HOME offers the following classes periodically throughout the year or you can schedule a class for your company or group: Fair Housing For Rental Managers, Reasonable Accomodations and Modifications, Hot Topics: Real Estate Sales and Lending Issues. These are fee-based classes. Call (804) 354-0641 to inquire about class schedules and offerings.
HOME also has materials to help you comply with the fair housing laws, which may be downloaded or purchased. Access the links below for important information about laws and regulations that are important for you to know.
Email help@phonehome.org or call (804) 354-0641 and tell them you are a housing provider who has a question or wants to talk about a service.