Course Description

The annual compliance check-up is smart reset for anyone working in occupancy, compliance, resident services, or property operations. The session provides a focused update on regulatory and enforcement changes to fair housing law heading into 2026, including federal agency guidance, state-level developments, and recent court decisions. It also addresses emerging trends and operational problem areas specific to senior living, such as handling assistance animal requests, screening and eligibility practices, accessibility modifications, marketing language, and interactions with residents and families.

Participants will review real-world pitfalls and solutions that independent living, assisted living, life plan communities, and affordable housing provider encounter, with strategies for navigating them while minimizing legal exposure. You’ll walk away with practical steps to tighten documentation, communicate policy changes, avoid inconsistent decisions, and reduce liability across your organization. Whether you’re maintaining a credential or staying ahead of risk, this refresher delivers timely guidance, renewed clarity around high-risk situations, and actionable steps to stay compliant and confident in your role. 

This course fulfills the annual refresher requirement for Fair Housing Specialist certification.

Exam

There is an optional exam at the conclusion of this webinar. Attendees will receive a link to the exam within 24 hours after conclusion of the webinar. Attendees will have 7 calendar days to complete the exam and submit their answers for scoring. Exams will be scored within 72 business hours after submitting answers (holidays and weekends are excluded). A passing score of 70% is required to demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. If a student fails to pass the exam, or does not complete the exam prior to the expiration of the 7 day time period, they will receive a certificate of attendance only. There is no additional cost to take the exam to show mastery and get a Practitioners Certificate of Mastery.

Registrants who opt not to take the exam will be issued a Certificate of Attendance reflecting hours of instruction attended.

Who Should Attend

Professionals in roles related to occupancy, compliance, resident services, or property operations at CCRC/Life Plan Communities, Assisted Living & Adult Residential providers, Nursing Homes, and Affordable Senior Housing sites.

Cost

• Provider Member | $50
• Non-Member | $100