Fair Housing Compliance equal housing opportunity

At National Horizon, LLC, we are committed to the highest standards of compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 (as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all relevant state and local laws, including the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapters 118 and 118A, which govern fair housing and landlord-tenant relationships.

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, we ensure no applicant, tenant, or resident is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. We extend these protections in line with Nevada-specific laws, which include additional provisions for gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, and lawful source of income.

Our policies and procedures are designed to align with these regulations, ensuring:

1. Advertising and Marketing Compliance: All advertising for our properties complies with HUD guidelines, avoiding discriminatory language or practices, and ensuring equal accessibility to all applicants.
2. Application and Screening Practices: Tenant application processes are uniform, transparent, and based solely on objective, legally permissible criteria such as income verification, rental history, and creditworthiness. Criminal background checks are conducted in compliance with HUD’s guidance to avoid discriminatory impact.
3. Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications: We actively accommodate individuals with disabilities in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f), including modifying policies or practices to meet accessibility needs or allowing physical modifications to units at the tenant's expense.
4. Fair Lease Terms and Renewals: Lease agreements and renewal policies are standardized to prevent disparate treatment of tenants. No terms or conditions of tenancy will vary based on any protected class.
5. Enforcement of Rules and Policies: Community policies are applied uniformly to all tenants to avoid disparate impact or discrimination, while allowing flexibility for reasonable accommodations as required under law.
6. Maintenance Requests and Repairs: Maintenance and service requests are handled promptly and equitably, ensuring no tenant is treated unfairly or subjected to delays based on their membership in a protected class.
7. Staff Training and Accountability: All team members, from leasing agents to property managers, receive ongoing training on fair housing laws at the federal, state, and local levels. This ensures consistent application of best practices, compliance with evolving legal standards, and the ability to identify and resolve potential violations.

Our approach also adheres to Nevada’s unique requirements under NRS 118:

• Prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or lease of real property and protecting against retaliation for asserting fair housing rights.
• Complying with NRS 118A to ensure tenants are provided proper notice of their rights, habitability standards are maintained, and that retaliatory evictions or discriminatory practices are strictly avoided.

Additionally, National Horizon works closely with legal counsel, local fair housing organizations, and compliance professionals to remain proactive in adhering to emerging regulations and updates to federal, state, and local laws. We maintain meticulous documentation of all leasing, maintenance, and resident interactions to demonstrate compliance and mitigate risks.

By embedding fair housing compliance into our daily operations and property management practices, National Horizon is committed to equal housing opportunity, fostering diverse, inclusive communities where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.