This chapter focuses on planning and conducting thorough and timely investigations exploring the basic steps in an investigation; planning the investigation; conducting preliminary investigations; interviewing parties and witnesses; examining defenses; obtaining evidence through interviews, data and documents requests, onsite inspections; and concluding the investigation in a timely manner.
Foundational Resources: Fair Housing Laws and RegulationsFHAP InvestigationGuidance/Handbooks Legal Theories and Concepts: Elements of Proof Protected Classes: Federal and Local: AgeColorDisabilityFamilial StatusNational Origin or AncestryRaceReligionSex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender IdentitySource of Income Courses: Fundamentals of Fair Housing – FHAP InvestigationLitigating Fair Housing Cases