Virtual - zoom

Register here (required)

This virtual training is an excellent resource for anyone working as an advocate (clients/consumers are also welcome). Housing Advocates Training (HAT) consists of three two-hour sessions over two days. Trainers include staff and attorneys from the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan, the Michigan Poverty Law Program, and Legal Services of South Central Michigan.

HAT is designed to help social service professionals learn about fair housing law, landlord/tenant law, and housing subsidy programs. Please note that this training is not intended for housing providers or realtors- feel free to contact us with questions about this. By the end of the training, attendees will know:

• how to recognize signs of housing discrimination;

• how to advocate for a victim of housing discrimination;

• the services offered by fair housing organizations;

• the basis of the landlord/tenant relationship;

• how to advocate for clients in need of housing repairs;

• how the eviction process works;

• how to advocate for clients in an eviction or lockout;

• the services offered by Legal Services programs;

• the basic characteristics of housing subsidy programs; and

• the rights and responsibilities of tenants in subsidized housing programs.
  

Housing Advocates Training (HAT) - Zoom Virtual Event

Tuesday, June 3rd: 10 am - 12:30 pm

Wednesday, June 4: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm (1/2 hour break for lunch 11:30 - noon)

Zoom link and training materials will be sent to attendees closer to the date.

There is a $50.00 registration fee. If you'd like to pay by check, please make your check out to the Fair Housing Center, memo HAT. Our mailing address is PO Box 980020, Ypsilanti, MI 48198. Checks must be received by, and ticket sales end on May 30th at 5 PM.