Fair Housing

What goes around, Comes around

October 27, 2009 By Mechelle Flowers 2 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on how corporate can really do a number on those who are just trying to be creative and innovative. This is kind of a follow up and a brief reminder that corporate decisions should really come as no surprise. In other words, remember to never get too [...]

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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure Series: Fair Housing Education

October 23, 2009 By Mechelle Flowers Leave a Comment

Fair housing laws are not something to be treated lightly. The law was enacted in order to protect the civil rights of all human beings living here in the United States. Just because the law was enacted over 40 years ago, does not mean that we have breached the discrimination here in this country. As [...]

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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure Series: Sexual Harassment Math Quiz

October 20, 2009 By Mechelle Flowers 2 Comments

Let’s take a quick crack at some math. We are going to take a look at a figurative multifamily situation involving a community with 20 employees. The property management company does not believe that training is necessary in order to help prevent sexual harassment claims.
As a result of that line of thinking someone makes what [...]

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Through a Child’s Eyes

September 30, 2009 By Mechelle Flowers 2 Comments

Natural disasters help us to take a moment to reflect on really what’s important in life. Georgia has experienced devastating floods and this morning we are hearing reports of deadly tsunamis and earthquakes on the other side of the world. When you witness people who have lost everything, it really helps adjust your focus and [...]

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Did Your Light Bulb Go Off?

September 14, 2009 By Mechelle Flowers 2 Comments

So you receive your energy consumption bill in the mail (electric or natural gas). It’s already not a pleasant item to have to open, but you have no choice. Much to your chagrin, what you owe this month nearly gives you a heart attack. Then you reflect on how you have to pay all this [...]

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