2024 Equal Opportunity in Housing Program

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12 Sep

2024 Equal Opportunity in Housing Program

2024 Equal Opportunity in Housing Program

Thursday, September 12, 2024 (6:00 PM to 8:30 AM)

Torrington City Hall

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Equal Opportunity in Housing Program
Thursday, September 12th | 6PM Registration | 6:30 PM 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
  • General Overview of the Torrington Rent Commision 
  • Fair Housing Laws re Disabilities, Source of Income, and Families with Children
  • New Law Regarding Rent Increase Notices
  • New Lead Paint Level Effective 1/1/25
  • Available Grant Funding to Reduce Lead Hazards
Speakers 

  • Michelle Dumas Keuler, Commission Counsel, Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities
  • Bob De Cosmo, President, CT Property Owners Alliance, LLC
  • Attorney Michael Magistrali, Corporation Counsel, City of Torrington 
Parking: Paid parking is available on the streets and the public lot across from City Hall. 

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 Chamber Room 218
Torrington, CT 06790

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