Want to know your rights, but on the fence about online learning? Rest assured – we’ve put together a list of the top ten reasons you should enroll in an online fair housing course right now.
1. It’s 100% free.
Have you ever seen a course that you would take in a heartbeat, if it weren’t for the price? When you enroll in The Fair Housing Center’s online course for tenants, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank. Not only is it affordable, but this course is completely free for tenants. Because knowing your rights shouldn’t depend on your ability to pay.
2. You can learn from home.
With everything going on in your day-to-day life, sometimes getting to an in-person class or event just isn’t possible. When you learn online, you don’t have to figure out transportation or child care. Just sit down with your phone, laptop, or tablet, and start learning from the comfort of your couch.
3. You have the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
The Fair Housing Center’s online trainings are self-paced. This means that you can log in complete the course when it works for you. You can even save your progress and come back to it if you need to!
4. Understand the history of housing discrimination.
We can’t truly begin to understand the issues our communities face until we learn the history and impact of housing discrimination. From sundown towns and restrictive covenants to redlining and de jure segregation, America has a long, dark history of discriminatory housing policy. The Fair Housing Law Overview for Tenants course will provide you with the historical context you need to effectively understand and advocate for fair and equitable housing.
5. Learn who is protected from housing discrimination.
One of the most important things to know about fair housing law is who’s protected. The online Fair Housing Law Overview for Tenants covers the seven federally protected classes, as well as state and local protections. So you won’t have to wonder whether you’re protected from housing discrimination (spoiler alert – you are).
6. Find out what your housing provider can – and can’t – do.
It’s possible that your landlord has done something that has left you thinking, Is that legal? Get trained on fair housing law, so you don’t have to wonder anymore. This online training will help you to determine whether your housing provider is actually in compliance with fair housing law.
7. Understand what rights you are entitled to.
You’ve probably heard us say it a million times: You have the right to fair housing. But what does that really mean? After completing this course, you’ll know exactly what your rights are – and what to do if you are being treated unfairly.
8. Identify housing discrimination when it arises.
This online course provides tenants with concrete examples of discrimination, so you’ll know what to watch out for. Learn what housing discrimination looks like, so you can be prepared to identify it — and fight it.
9. Know where to go for help.
Hopefully you never need to seek help because of a fair housing issue. However, this course will prepare you to know what to do and where to go for help if you need it. No matter where you live, assistance is available if you experience housing discrimination.
10. Protect yourself and loved ones from discrimination.
Housing discrimination can disrupt every aspect of a person’s life, leaving many feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and even hopeless. When you know your rights and how to get help, you are better equipped to protect yourself, your family, and your friends from discrimination. Don’t wait — be prepared and get the fair housing knowledge you need.
Ready to enroll? Visit our website to learn more and enroll in the Fair Housing Law Overview for Tenants online course today!