Fair housing, rental seminar set for Friday

The public is invited to a free Fair Housing and Rental Housing seminar Friday.

The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Way of Douglas County Building, 2518 Ridge Court.

Guest speakers include Michelle Smith, fair housing manager with the city of Lawrence human relations department, and Robert Baker, tenant-landlord counselor with Housing and Credit Counseling Inc.

They will address fair housing issues and concerns, including how to file a fair housing complaint based on federal law. In addition, they will address the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords, including the screening process, maintenance and security deposits.

For more information, contact Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. at 749-4224.