As we enter 2026, the regulatory landscape has undergone a seismic shift. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and HUD have officially pivoted away from "disparate impact" theories, narrowing their federal enforcement lens to focus almost exclusively on intentional discrimination.

While some see this as a "deregulation" win, savvy property managers know the truth: The risk hasn't disappeared—it has moved. While federal agencies raise the bar for what they investigate, state-level agencies, private litigators, and "testers" are filling the vacuum with more aggressive, targeted scrutiny of on-site behavior and digital footprints.

In this high-impact, one-hour webinar, we move past "Fair Housing 101" to dissect the new enforcement priorities of 2026. We will explore why "neutral" policies are no longer your biggest shield and how a single unscripted email or inconsistent maintenance response can now be framed as "evidentiary intent."

Why should you attend :

The Intent Trap: Understand the high evidentiary standard of "Intentional Discrimination" and how plaintiffs are using circumstantial evidence (emails, logs, and recordings) to prove motive.

Federal vs. Local Friction: Navigate the widening gap between the new federal "intent" focus and the strict "disparate impact" rules still enforced by state and local human rights commissions.

The 2026 Risk Audit: Redefine your risk profile in areas where "intent" is most easily alleged: criminal screening, source-of-income (vouchers), and AI-driven applicant scoring.

Operational Defense: Learn how to insulate your team from "steering" allegations and inconsistent enforcement of community rules that are now the primary targets of fair housing testers.

Ares covered in the session:

• The new federal and state fair housing enforcement priorities for 2026.
• How “intentional discrimination” is being newly defined—and why that matters.
• High-risk areas in your operations that demand immediate attention, from application processes to lease renewals
• Documentation and training protocols that create defensible evidence of non-discriminatory practices
• Key risk areas for property management companies in the year ahead.
• Strategies to strengthen compliance, training, and documentation.

Who should attend this:

• Regional/Area Manager/Supervisor,
• Property Manager/Supervisor,
• Community Manager/Director,
• Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Tecs,
• Compliance, Training and HR Professionals

* There will be time allowed for questions at the end of the presentations. (Live Session)

*Not able to attend the live session? Choose an On-Demand session to watch the session later.