Fair Housing 101
Main Library
Thursday, July 27
10:30am - 12:00pm
Learn what federal and state fair housing laws mean for you! Bring your general questions and join the conversation. Program led by staff from Southeastern Ohio Legal Services.
Whether you are a homeowner, tenant, landlord, property owner, or curious citizen, join us for a presentation/discussion about the basics of fair housing. Discussion will include information about protected classes, prohibited practices, reasonable accommodations, filing a complaint, advocacy, and more. Each session will include more in-depth discussion about a specific topic (described below). General questions are welcome!
July 27 – Fair housing basics with more in depth discussion about protections for persons with disabilities, including reasonable modifications/accommodations and animals
September 7 – Fair housing basics with more in depth discussion about sex discrimination, including sexual orientation and gender identity
November 9 – Fair housing basics with more in depth discussion about color discrimination and national origin
* Hosted by the City of Lancaster/Community Development Department and led by Thomas E. Zani, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services.
* Direct legal advice on a specific problem will not be addressed at the presentation. Avenues to explore specific questions will be explained.
*Main Library
Our Main Library is located in downtown Lancaster. This location features a large meeting room, as well as a board room and study room. Our children's area has an Early Literacy Center, perfect for preschool-aged children.