Equal Opportunity in Housing Program

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28 Sep

Equal Opportunity in Housing Program

Equal Opportunity in Housing Program

Thursday, September 28, 2023 (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM)

Torrington City Hall

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Equal Opportunity in Housing Program

Thursday, September 28th  | 6PM Registration | 6:30PM Program begins | Torrington City Hall 


FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | PLEASE RSVP

Seating is First Come/First Serve Basis | Reservations are Strongly Recommended
Non-Members May Email Sdisalvo@gharonline.com to RSVP

Location: Torrington City Hall, 140 Main St. in Torrington
2nd Floor Auditorium/Council Chambers Room 218

Questions about the Program | Call 860-561-1800

This free public service program will present speakers for the purpose of educating tenants and landlords regarding their fair housing rights and responsibilities, as well as real estate professionals with their fair housing responsibilities.  

Questions from the audience will be answered after each speaker presentation.

Some of the Topics of Discussion Include: 
  • General Overview of Fair Housing Laws 
  • Fair Housing Laws re Disabilities, Source of Income, and Families with Children
  • New 2023 Laws Impacting Tenant Screening, Late Fees and Security Deposits 
  • New 2023 Laws Removing Removes Religious Exemption Discrimination on Sexual Orientation for 1 to 4 Family Owner-Occupied Properties
  • Impact of Criminal Erasure
  • Evictions Process & Updates

Speakers: 
  • Michelle Dumas Keuler, Commission Counsel, Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities 
  • Bob De Cosmo, President, CT Property Owners Alliance, LLC
  • Attorney Michael H. Clinton, Law Office of Michael H. Clinton, LLC

Parking: Paid parking is available on the streets and the public lot across from City Hall.  Torrington Downton Parking Locations

To request special accommodations please contact Sherylann DiSalvo at 860-561-1800 or sdisalvo@gharonline.com. 
 

Torrington City Hall
140 Main St.
2nd Floor Auditorium/Council Chambers Room 218
Torrington, CT 06790

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