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Basic Fair Housing Training is an introduction to fair housing laws provided by IDHR. It covers what laws need to be followed, what it means to provide equal access to housing, and what steps you can take to ensure that your process is fair for all applicants. Training is provided as a free virtual or online service.
Fair Housing Training
This training helps property owners, managers, and real estate professionals understand how to comply with Illinois and federal laws that protect people from discrimination when renting, buying, or financing property.
Looking for compliance requirements and legal obligations? Find them on our Housing Compliance page.
What This Training Covers
Protected Classes and Legal Requirements
- Who is protected under Illinois and federal fair housing laws
- What constitutes unlawful discrimination in housing
- Your legal obligations as a property owner, manager, or real estate professional
Practical Application
- How to avoid discrimination in advertising, tenant selection, and lease terms
- Recognizing and preventing fair housing violations
- Best practices for treating all applicants and tenants fairly
Reasonable Accommodations
- What reasonable accommodations and modifications are
- How to respond to accommodation requests appropriately
- When and how to engage in the interactive process
Real-World Scenarios
- Case studies based on actual fair housing situations
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Examples of compliant and non-compliant practices
How to Access Training
There are several ways to access fair housing training:
Attend Public Training Sessions
IDHR offers free, virtual training sessions that are open to all. These sessions are taught by certified trainers with more than 10 years of experience in civil and human rights.
Our trainers use real-world case studies and interactive methods to help you understand fair housing law and how to apply it.
Request Group Training
Organizations can request customized training sessions for their team. Group training allows you to:
- Train multiple staff members at once
- Focus on situations most relevant to your properties or business
- Schedule sessions that fit your timeline
- Adapt content to address your specific questions
Customized training requires a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks from your request to the scheduled training date.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Housing Training
Fair Housing Training is important for any property owner, manager, or industry professional that wants to make sure they are in compliance with fair housing laws.
IDHR offers Basic Fair Housing Training on multiple dates. Registration is available via Webex.
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Your rights to equal opportunity housing and commercial real estate, and related services, including real estate agents, mortgages, and appraisals.