Webinar: Fair Housing and Assistance Animals FAQ
Welcome Shyle Ruder, Education and Outreach Director, FHCO (055)
Event Details
Understanding the rules around assistance animals is essential for every housing provider. This webinar is designed to help landlords, property managers, and onsite teams navigate the legal requirements with confidence and consistency.
We’ll break down the key questions housing providers face every day:
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How many assistance animals can a resident have?
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What types of animals qualify?
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What documentation can you request—and what is off-limits?
Participants will receive a clear overview of federal fair housing protections, HUD guidance, and state-specific considerations. This session will also feature real-world, frequently asked questions from the Fair Housing Council of Oregon hotline, offering practical insight into the issues providers encounter most often.
We’ll discuss best practices for evaluating requests, avoiding common pitfalls, and maintaining compliant policies that protect both residents and your property.
Whether you’re newer to fair housing or looking for a refresher, this session offers clear, actionable guidance to help you handle assistance-animal requests accurately, consistently, and legally.
Members: $55
Non-Members: $100.00
Sponsorship: $300
Content Leader
Shyle Ruder is the Education and Outreach Director at the Fair Housing Council of Oregon. Prior to her work at FHCO, Shyle worked in HIV/AIDS Services for 18 years with 14 of those years focused on housing services for people living with HIV/AIDS. As part of that work, she has taught about Fair Housing rights since 2006. Shyle served on the Renters Education Alliance Committee for seven years and helped develop the Rent Well tenant education series, an intensive 15-hour course designed to teach individuals their rights and responsibilities as renters. She holds a Master’s Degree in Postsecondary Adult Continuing Education from PSU.
Event Sponsor
CEU Credit
As an approved OREA provider, this program may be applied for 1 CEU towards your real estate license renewal or your NAA credential.
Contact
Ericka Hargis, Education Coordinator