IREM Chapter 58 to celebrate Fair Housing Month April 13

On April 13th, IREM Chapter 58 will be hosting a luncheon at Rick's Prime Rib House. To recognize April as "Fair Housing Month," Hector Rodriguez of The Housing Council will be the featured guest speaker to discuss Fair Housing in Apartment Communities, as well as what legislation is on the horizon for protected classes. There will be a question and answer session at the end of his discussion. Rodriguez has been with the Housing Council for over ten years in the landlord tenant services department, providing operating rental property workshops to landlords and property managers, as well as teaching lead safe work practices training. He provides Fair Housing education and outreach to tenants, property managers, real estate professionals, and government officials. April is recognized as "Fair Housing Month" to celebrate the anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 which occurred on April 11. The 1968 Act was a follow-up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and expanded on previous acts and prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, (and as amended) handicap and family status. Title VIII of the Act is also known as the Fair Housing Act (of 1968). The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development promotes Fair Housing month to fight housing discrimination and promotes inclusive, diverse communities. Registration for the event will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon starting at noon. Rick's Prime Rib House is located at 898 Buffalo Rd. Cost for the luncheon is $25 per person.