Fair Housing in Real Estate

Oregon Topic: Fair Housing Laws and Policy

Beyond the required Fair Housing course, this elective takes a broader look at fair housing law in practice. It examines the history of fair housing legislation, the protected classes under federal and Oregon law, and the ongoing challenges that shape equitable access to housing today. For brokers who want to go deeper than the minimum — and build a practice that genuinely reflects these values — this is the course to take.

What You'll Learn:

•     The history of the Fair Housing Act and its evolution

•     Federal and Oregon protected classes — and the differences that matter

•     Disparate impact vs. disparate treatment in housing

•     Affirmatively furthering fair housing — what it means for practitioners

•     Case studies: real fair housing enforcement actions and their outcomes

     •     Best practices for inclusive marketing, showing, and representation

Oregon Course #: 0424