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Renting to Tenants with Unique Needs: Legal Guidelines and Best Practices | Self-Paced Online CE

Navigate Complex Tenant Situations. Stay Compliant. Protect Your Business.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Elective Course | Category F – Professional Enhancements for Practicing Licensees | Self-Paced Online |

Renting to tenants with unique needs can be challenging—but with the right knowledge and approach, it can also be rewarding. This Maryland continuing education elective course provides comprehensive training on the legal guidelines and best practices for working with tenants who have disabilities, criminal records, histories of abuse, and other unique circumstances that require careful, compliant handling.

Whether you're a real estate licensee assisting landlord clients or a property manager making leasing decisions, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to navigate complex tenant situations while staying compliant with fair housing laws and protecting your business interests.

In just 3 hours, you'll gain critical insights into:

• Fair Housing Act requirements and protected classes you must understand
• Reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities
• Maryland criminal record screening standards and legal limitations
• How to properly screen tenants while avoiding discrimination claims
• Risk evaluation strategies that comply with fair housing guidelines
• Creating safe environments for all tenants and the community
• Building positive relationships with tenants who have unique needs
• Responding appropriately to violations, complaints, and difficult situations

Key Topics Include:

• The Fair Housing Act and its application to tenants with unique needs
• Protected classes under federal and Maryland fair housing law
• Reasonable accommodations: what's required and how to handle requests
• Screening tenants with criminal records: Maryland's legal standards
• Evaluating applicants with misdemeanors, felonies, and other backgrounds
• Legal considerations for sex offenders and sexual predators
• Handling applicants who misrepresent information on applications
• Working with tenants who are survivors of abuse or domestic violence
• Risk evaluation techniques that protect your business and comply with the law
• Creating and maintaining safe rental environments
• Building positive landlord-tenant relationships
• Responding to lease violations and tenant complaints appropriately
• Community partnerships and resources available for tenants with unique needs
• Real-world case studies and practical applications

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Course Format: Self-Paced, Online & Convenient

• 100% online – study from anywhere with an internet connection
• Complete on your schedule – no set class times, no Zoom sessions
• Audio feature included – take the course on the go and learn at your own pace
• Knowledge checks throughout each module to reinforce key concepts
• Final exam required to earn your CE credit
• Real-world case studies for practical application
• Instant access – start immediately after enrollment
• Full credit upon completion – meets Maryland continuing education requirements for real estate license renewal

Course Requirements & Policies

To receive credit for this course, you must:

• ✓ Complete all course modules and knowledge checks
• ✓ Pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher
• ✓ Complete the course within 1 year of enrollment

Refund Policy:

• No refunds once course access has been initiated
• Technical issues? Contact us at [email protected] for assistance

Who Should Take This Course?

• Maryland real estate licensees seeking elective CE credit and professional development
• Property managers who screen and lease to tenants with diverse backgrounds
• Landlords who want to understand their legal obligations and best practices
• Real estate professionals who work with rental properties and landlord clients
• Licensees who were licensed before October 1, 2023 and this is not their first renewal
• Anyone seeking to provide safe, compliant housing while protecting their business interests

This self-paced online real estate education course satisfies Maryland elective CE requirements for Category F – Professional Enhancements for Practicing Licensees. Tristar Academy is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for continuing education.