Welcome to Fairhaven
 

Take the Fairhaven Fair Housing Simulation

Fairhaven is a new, online, immersive simulation that uses the power of storytelling to make learners confront fair housing discrimination in scenarios that we hope feel real. Learners in the fictional town of Fairhaven play the role of an agent. In the simulation, they work against the clock to close four deals. As learners interact with clients and colleagues in each scenario, they will confront some form of discrimination—based on race, national origin, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity. The scenarios in Fairhaven are inspired by real fair housing cases, and by conversations held with NAR members.

 

Fair Housing Legal Stories

News & Media
Can Tenant Claim ‘Emotional Support Animal’ at Any Time?
Can Tenant Claim ‘Emotional Support Animal’ at Any Time?

A condo board denied a tenant’s dog that was 30 pounds above their weight limit, but she later got documentation showing it’s an emotional support animal.

Biden Taking Aim at Appraisal Bias, Housing Disparities
Biden Taking Aim at Appraisal Bias, Housing Disparities

The president is launching a first-ever interagency effort to address “home appraisal inequities” and recommend rules to “aggressively combat housing discrimination.”

The Nation’s Realtor® Members Become More Diverse
The Nation’s Realtor® Members Become More Diverse

In 2001, 10% of Realtors® were nonwhite; in 2020, that number rose to 24%, according to a study on career choice released by NAR.

HUD Prohibits Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Discrimination
HUD Prohibits Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Discrimination

HUD now considers sexual orientation and gender identity to be protected classes under the Fair Housing Act, calling its change “the correct reading of the law.”

New NAR Study Underscores Commitment to Racial Equity
New NAR Study Underscores Commitment to Racial Equity

A new report from the National Association of Realtors®, “Snapshot of Race & Home Buying in America,” lays emphasis on the continued need for work for racial equality in real estate.

FHFA Extends Forbearance, Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums
FHFA Extends Forbearance, Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums

At-risk homeowners can now postpone mortgage payments (via forbearance) for 15 months. Foreclosure and REO-related eviction bans run until March 31.

What Realtors® Need to Know About Fair Housing Laws
What Realtors® Need to Know About Fair Housing Laws

A detailed look at the Fair Housing Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act, including legal information on "testers" and 55-plus communities.

‘Clean Criminal Background’ in Ads? Expect to Be Sued
‘Clean Criminal Background’ in Ads? Expect to Be Sued

Lawsuits cost a ton of money even if you prevail, and aggressive lawyers are filing lawsuits against property managers and landlords that ban all rental candidates with a criminal history. It’s not strictly illegal, but a HUD statement says it likely violates the Fair Housing Act.

NAR Creates ‘ACT’ to Combat Fair Housing Violations
NAR Creates ‘ACT’ to Combat Fair Housing Violations

In the shadow of recent fair housing problems, NAR leadership unanimously agreed to create a program called ACT (Accountability, Culture change and Training). NAR says ACT includes a multi-pronged approach to fair housing that includes Realtor education, law changes and more.

Fair Housing Act: Words Matter in Advertisements
Fair Housing Act: Words Matter in Advertisements

It’s vital to review all advertisements, MLS entries and public-facing messages to make sure they comply with the Fair Housing Act and related laws that exist at all levels – local, state and federal. Realtors have been sued over accidental mistakes in the past