NARPM Southeast Florida – Federal Government Issues New Guidance Regarding The Use of Applicants’ Criminal History

Date/Time
Date(s) - Jun 23, 2016
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location
Galuppi's Restaurant

Categories

• Southeast Chapter Meetings

 

Landlords Beware: Federal Government Issues New Guidance Regarding The Use of Applicants’ Criminal History Information

Presented by
Mr. Robert F. Buchholz

A few years ago the federal government “cracked down” on the use of criminal history information by employers.  Now the federal government is making a similar push in the landlord-tenant arena.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently issued “guidance” making clear that landlords and property management companies should not simply exclude anyone with a criminal arrest or conviction in their past.  Rather, they should engage in a sophisticated, multi-factor analysis to determine whether the criminal history actually relates to the application.  

Because most observers expect an uptick in criminal-history-based lawsuits against landlords and property management companies in the next few years, landlords and property management companies are well advised to think through their screening practices.  The presentation will explain what the new “guidance” says, analyze the likely impact of the “guidance”, and offer best practice tips for avoiding lawsuits in the wake of the “guidance.”

ABOUT ROBERT BUCHHOLZ

Mr. Buchholz is a highly motivated leader, respected international law enforcement consultant and successful business owner with over 30 years in law enforcement with positions ranging from New York State Police Trooper to State Police Captain and Albany County Undersheriff.

His managerial experience includes both administration and field operations with expertise in training, planning and research, field supervision and team building.

Mr. Buchholz has over 18 years’ experience in the employment screening industry and possesses invaluable experience, knowledge and extensive professional resources.

Additional accomplishments include:

• Successfully initiating and implementing a multi-year cooperative program with the Policia Militar de Minas Gerais, Brazil to bring Officers to the USA for training.
• Awarded the Brazilian Alferes Tiradentes Medal for outstanding service; one of very few foreigners to ever receive their highest honor.
• Presenting seminars and training programs including the 1998 Konrad Adennauer-Stiftung Foundation Conference, Belo Horizonte, Brazil and the 1999 International Crisis Management Symposium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
• Directing operations while on-the-scene of major cases and natural disasters, including the NYS Thruway bridge collapse and tactical operations against illegal gambling operations in upstate New York.
• Masters Degree in Public Administration, Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Associates Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Former Editor in Chief of The Gray Rider, the official publication of the Association of Former New York State Troopers.
• Florida Supreme court Civil Circuit Mediator
• US Navy Vietnam-era veteran.

 

WHEN
Thursday, June 23, 2016
12:00 noon – 1:30pm

Registration Deadline, Wednesday, June 22nd.

Lunch Included!

COST
NARPM Members: $25
Affiliates: $25
Non-Members/Guests: $45

We are now accepting credit cards at the door.

WHERE
Galuppi’s Restaurant
1103 North Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33062

CONTACT
Jennifer Mendoza
(305) 779-7759
Jennifer.mendoza@propertyframeworks.com

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