Fair Housing Basics: Rights For Renters

Fair Housing Basics: Rights for Renters

When: Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 2:00PM – 4:15PM

Where: Hoyt Room, Rapid City Public Library (610 Quincy St, Rapid City, SD 57701)

Join us for Fair Housing Basics: Rights for Renters, an engaging and informative session designed to empower renters, service providers, and community members with the knowledge to understand and assert their fair housing rights in both North Dakota and South Dakota.

This training will cover key concepts, protections, and strategies to identify and navigate discriminatory housing barriers throughout the region.

What You’ll Learn:

• Fair housing laws and protections: Understand your rights under federal, North Dakota, and South Dakota fair housing laws.
• Protected classes: Learn who is protected — including people facing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.
• Recognizing housing discrimination: How to spot illegal practices and what to do if you or someone you know experiences them.
• Community empowerment: Discover how to become an advocate and support housing equity efforts in your community.
• Resources and tools: Get connected with practical information and support through High Plains Fair Housing Center’s services and publications.

Who Should Attend:

• Residents interested in learning about their housing rights
• Tenants, social workers, service providers, and advocates
• Community leaders and housing professionals

Accessibility:This event is free and open to all. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to ensure full access for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, please email Michelle Rydz at bWljaGVsbGUgfCBoaWdocGxhaW5zZmhjICEgb3Jn.

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs):Certificates of attendance and ND and SD Social Work CEUs are available. To receive a certificate:

• Attendees must attend the full session
• Provide first and last name and email address on the sign-in sheet
• Certificates will be issued within two weeks of the event

Helpful Resources:Explore our fair housing brochures here: https://www.highplainsfhc.org/brochures

Questions? Contact Michelle Rydz at bWljaGVsbGUgfCBoaWdocGxhaW5zZmhjICEgb3Jn.

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