Bethesda, MD | October 20, 2016 – John Raftery will lead a free, in-depth discussion of fair housing laws (federal, state and local) as they impact the rental and management of residential properties.

Topics will include:

• Disparate Treatment – What Does It Mean?
• Service and Companion Animals – Is Internet “Approval” Binding on Landlords
• Disability Related Requests for Modifications and Exceptions
• Detailed Overview of Recent Cases and Developments

Tuesday, October 25, 2016
8:00am – 11:30am
Rollins Congressional Club
1621 Martha Terrace
Rockville, MD 20852
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Mr. Raftery’s practice focuses on real-estate litigation, contractual disputes and representation of managers and owners of residential and commercial real estate. He negotiates and drafts management and vendor agreements, leases, tenant-workout agreements, and policies and procedures for residential fair-housing compliance.

Mr. Raftery lectures and advises to local and national industry associations, such as the Property Management Association, Apartment and Office Building Association, Institute of Real Estate Management, and the Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association on compliance issues and regularly represents landlords in defense of Fair Housing Act claims and litigation.

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