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Housing Research & Advocacy Center's Third Annual Wine & Cheese Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, and the release of the 2008 State of Fair Housing Report. We will recognize the Honorable Raymond Pianka and George and Cheryl Williams, for their advocacy and commitment to fair housing.

    Thursday, April 24, 2008
    6:00--8:00 p.m.
    Cost: $25 per person
    The Gallery at Trinity Commons
    2230 Euclid Avenue
    Cleveland, Ohio 44115
    Registration is required.

Shaker Heights Landlord Training
Twice a year, the City of Shaker Heights offers a comprehensive landlord training. It is especially designed for existing and prospective Shaker two-family landlords. The program's goal is to encourage superior property management and maintenance, provide professional training to owner-occupant rental property owners and help our landlords maintain competitive edge in the marketplace. The training is delivered by a team of professionals with expertise in many facets of rental property ownership. Training is an interactive, encouraging discussion of real-life situations and circumstances. Even experienced landlords gain valuable insights. Topics include: Ohio Landlord-Tenant Laws and Legal Issues, Fair Housing Laws, the eviction process, property & business management, property maintenance, city requirements, regulations and programs, and marketing strategies.

    Saturday, May 3rd and Saturday, September 13th
    8:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
    Cost: $35 per person
    Shaker Heights Community Building
    3450 Lee Road
    Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
    Registration is required

Realtors and brokers can receive 6 CEU credit hours for full attendance.

HUD presents Fair Housing Accessibility Training
HUD's Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST program promotes compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements. The program offers comprehensive and detailed instruction, useful online web resources, and a toll-free information line for technical guidance.

    FREE
    Wednesday, June 11, 2008
    9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m.
    2500 E. 22nd Street
    Cleveland, Ohio 44115
    Visiting Nurse Association
    To register, please visit www.fairhousingfirst.org

New Strategies in Fair Housing Statewide Conference
The purpose of this conference is to think broadly about new strategies for ending housing segregation and discrimination in a systemic way. Rather than simply proposing amendments to the Fair Housing Act, this conference aims to help develop completely new ways of addressing these problems.

    Friday, November 14, 2008
    9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
    Crowne Plaza Cleveland City Centre
    777 St. Clair Avenue
    Cleveland, Ohio 44114
    Registration required.