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What You Need to Know About ESAs, HUD & FHA
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Service animal or support animal? HUD or DOJ? FHA or ADA? Understanding the differences is crucial for compliance and effective property management.
In this session, Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty will provide a comprehensive overview of assistance animals and accommodation
requests, covering everything from the foundational basics to the key takeaways from the legislation and the Joint Statement of the
Department of HUD and the DOJ. Designed for both on-site teams and regional managers, this session addresses one of HUD's most frequently cited complaint topics, equipping attendees with the knowledge to navigate these issues confidently and effectively.
Takeaways:
● Learn the key differences between service animals and support animals.
● Understand the roles of HUD vs. DOJ and how FHA and ADA regulations apply.
● Gain practical guidance on handling accommodation requests compliantly.
● Understand recent rulings and administrative actions shaping fair housing.
● Address one of HUD’s most common complaint areas with confidence.
Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty, is the Vice President of Education at PetScreening. Previously, she was a direct property management industry member with extensive experience providing management and oversight for a mix of portfolios, including apartment communities, manufactured housing communities, and HOAs.
Cowart helped launch the Charleston Apartment Association, served as its president, and then became the president of the South Carolina Apartment Association and an NAA regional vice president. She has chaired four NAA committees, most recently the 2021 Legislative Committee.
Cowart was recently inducted into the South Carolina Apartment Association Hall of Fame. She is a passionate advocate for industry education, pets, and assistance animals. Cowart has a degree in the management of human resources, holds her CPM from IREM, has been certified as a Fair Housing Specialist by the National Center for Housing Management, and has been certified as an Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
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