Chicago (April 1, 2018) - April marks the 50th anniversary of when the Civil Rights Act, which contained the Fair Housing Act, was passed into law, and IREM (the Institute of Real Estate Management) is ready to celebrate this landmark legislation that was enacted on April 11, 1968 to protect both buyers and renters from discrimination when seeking a place to live.
IREM believes in equal opportunity in housing and supports the right of all people to freely choose where they will live without the constraint of prejudice or discrimination. When first enacted, the only protected classes under the FHA were race, color, religion and national origin, but there have been important additions to that list over the past 50 years.
“There have been 42 amendments since the law passed, and today it continues to fulfill the mission that began 50 years ago. It not only leveled the playing field for so many, it serves as a reminder that despite severe political differences, good things actually can be accomplished through the legislative process,” state Barry Blanton, CPM, IREM Regional Vice President, Blanton Turner, AMO, Seattle, WA.
IREM will be marking the milestone occasion by offering their Online Fair Housing and Beyond course for free to members throughout the month of April, as well as dedicating the March/April edition of the Journal of Property Management to the topic and conducting several webinars on Fair Housing throughout April.
Thanks to the Fair Housing Act, we have made incredible strides over the past half century toward establishing a housing environment with equal opportunity for all. However, few would argue against the need for more work to be done in achieving a more equal housing market. IREM looks forward to continuing its work improving housing opportunities for all, by educating its members and working with HUD to ensure efficient and effective policy.
More information on the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act can be found here.
About the Institute of Real Estate Management
IREM is an international force of 20,000 individuals united to advance the profession of real estate management. Through training, professional development, and collaboration, IREM supports our members and others in the industry through every stage of their career.
We believe in our people, and we provide the tools they need to succeed. We open doors, we forge connections, and we help show the way forward. Backed by the power that comes with being an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, we add value to our members, who in turn add value to their teams, their workplaces, and the properties in their commercial and residential portfolios.
Our memberships empower college students, young professionals, and industry veterans who are committed to career advancement. Earning our credentials, including the CPM, ARM, ACoM, and AMO, demonstrates a commitment to, and passion for, good management. These credentials, along with our courses and array of resources, all exist with one goal in mind – to make a difference in the careers of those who manage. To learn more about IREM, visit www.IREM.org.