Fair Housing Complaints & Investigations

Patrick Flanagan, Attorney, Cranfill Sumner and Hartzog

A review of the process that occurs if you are contacted by an investigative agency concerning a Fair Housing Complaint, including the information the investigator will likely seek, how you can best cooperate with your counsel in effectively defending your position, and how the investigation proceeds.

 

Property Insurance Protections – Best Practices Kim Wreen, NCHARRP CEO & Connie Campbell CFO

A discussion of how to best assure that your assets are properly insured so that you can obtain the appropriate recovery in case of loss.

 

Being Sued – How Litigation Proceeds and How to best protect the Authority

Kayla McDaniel, Attorney, Cranfill Sumner and Hartzog

A review of how an injury lawsuit occurs, from the time you receive the complaint to disposition of the claim, with steps you can take to best defend yourself should a lawsuit occur.

 

Liability Insurance Protections – Best Practices Al Root, Root & Root, NCHARRP General Counsel

A discussion of the insurance coverages needed to be confident that your insurer will be able to provide your defense should you be sued.

 

Ensuring Responsible Lease Termination. Ted Edwards, Attorney, The Banks Law Firm

This session will provide an overview of the roles and expectations related to lease enforcement. The objective is for the session participants to be able to identify the core aspects of lease termination and trial preparation, as well as documentation requirements. Through discussion and practical examples, this session will explore the fundamentals of the lease enforcement process, examining key steps, methods, and planning tools and point out pitfalls and mistakes that often lead to bad results in court.

 

Enhancing Housing Stability: Overview of Services from North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services DHHS and the LME/MCOs Angela Harper King-Human Service Program Consultant

NC Department of Health and Human Services- Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services.

This session will provide information to support participant to learn about the role, services, and support that the North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services and the network of LME/MCOs provide across the state in enhancing housing stability. This session will highlight accessing housing units under the Targeted Program, the Olmstead decision and guidance to PHAs, capacity building training opportunities that the LME/MCO’s can offer to PHA’s including accessing crisis services and other training support (managing hoarding and disruptive behaviors, overview of de-escalation techniques, etc.). There will also be a mini training on Mental Health (Behavioral Health) First Aid.

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PHAs and LME/MCOs Building and Strengthening Partnerships

Angela Harper King-Human Service Program Consultant

NC Department of Health and Human Services- Division of Mental Health

Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services. This session will have a panel discussion on  building and strengthening partnerships between Public Housing Authorities and Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCOs), to facilitate greater access, enhance housing stability, and increase Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) utilization and public housing occupancy by persons living with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. LME/MCOS and local PHA’s will discuss proven best practices that highlight the mutual benefits of these partnerships. The session will end with breakout sessions with LME/MCOs and their local PHA’s to strategize and discuss case scenarios that include overcoming issues/barriers with: Housing Choice Voucher Usage, Low occupancy in PIH, Home Management/Unit Passing Inspections, Tenants who display disruptive behaviors and Finding Innovative ways to partner.

 

Cyber Hero Academy

Ethan Farlow, CEO COMTECH

Tired of boring cybersecurity training? So were we. That’s why ComTech created the Cyber Hero Academy—a dynamic, two-hour+ training session designed to turn your employees into vigilant cyber defenders. Some of the topics we cover are:

• Learning how to spot real phishing emails

• Learning how to create a “secure” password

• Browse the web safely

• How to respond effectively to security incidents

This presentation is filled with interactive examples, practical tips, and a fun engaging format that will be sure to keep your teams attention and get them excited about protecting your business from cyber threats.

Each member that attends will be provided a workbook to follow along and take notes. Those workbooks can be kept and referenced in the future.

 

8-Hour Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Course & Certification

Amaris Gwyn, Project Training Coordinator & Deborah Barrington-Walker, Project Training Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety Solutions(EI).

Having staff trained in lead paint is crucial when working on buildings and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 because it's a legal requirement and an essential public safety measure. Lead-based paint was banned in the U.S. in 1978, but many older buildings still contain it. Renovation, repair, or painting activities that disturb this paint can create hazardous lead dust and chips, which can lead to lead poisoning.

 

Maintenance-Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Chris Wilder, Owner Service Manager, 5 County Heating & Air Conditioning LLC

HVAC Maintenance training is crucial for ensuring the longevity, efficiency, and safety of your HVAC systems.  This training will provide best practices and help you staff to troubleshoot potential pitfalls to your system.