1.5 LU | HSW
The Fair Housing Act: Getting It Right
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- Program Level
- Introductory
- Prerequisites
- None
- Advanced Prep
- None
Learning Objectives
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Learning Objective 1
Understand scoping and applicability of the Fair Housing Act
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Learning Objective 2
Understand how allegations of housing discrimination are brought to court and what entities determine culpability
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Learning Objective 3
Understand legal repercussions of housing discrimination through non-compliant design, per evolving interpretations of liability
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Learning Objective 4
Identify the seven categories into which the technical requirements of the Fair Housing Act are divided
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Learning Objective 5
Identify common oversights and violations with respect to each of the seven categories of the Fair Housing Act’s technical requirements
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Learning Objective 6
Evaluate practical strategies and best practices for architects to ensure design compliance with the Fair Housing Act’s technical requirements
Course preview
Our continuing education courses keep you focused on what matters most in architecture and design. Achieve more with continuing education that blends trusted expertise with real world application.
The Fair Housing Act: Getting It Right is an introductory continuing education course that provides architects, designers, and builders with essential knowledge for designing compliant multifamily housing under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The course clarifies when the FHA applies to projects, explores the relationship between FHA, ADA, and ANSI A117.1 standards, and examines the serious legal and financial consequences of non-compliance through real-world case studies and discrimination lawsuits. Participants will learn the seven core FHA design requirements covering accessible routes, entrances, doors, public spaces, environmental controls, grab bar reinforcement, and usable kitchens and bathrooms, while understanding common violations and best practices to avoid compliance gaps. The course emphasizes that accessibility should be integral to the design process from initial planning rather than a secondary consideration, and provides practical guidance on professional liability, quality assurance strategies, and coordination with consultants and contractors to ensure successful FHA compliance throughout the design and construction process.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
If you are not satisfied with your continuing education purchase, request a full refund within 30 days of enrollment before a certificate of completion is issued.
Cancelation Policy
Annual continuing education memberships may be canceled at any time from your account settings; access continues through the end of the current billing period.
Complaint Resolution Policy
Questions or concerns regarding course content, credit reporting, or certificates may be directed to Amber Book support at info@amberbook.com.
Amber Book is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40410829. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA-3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.