ICE and Property Management: What Landlords and Property Managers Need to Know

When:

March 7, 2025 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST

People:

William P. Cannon, III and Jennifer Jean-Gilles

This webinar will address key legal and practical considerations for property managers and landlords when interacting with law enforcement, including ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We will cover the different types of legal documents that may be served at a property, the importance of having clear policies in place before an issue arises, and strategies for protecting tenant confidentiality while complying with legal obligations.

Topics will include:

  • Understanding different types of warrants and documents
  • The role of centralized decision-making in managing law enforcement interactions
  • Legal requirements and fair housing considerations related to immigration status and national origin
  • Steps to develop a policy for handling immigration-related law enforcement requests
  • Best practices for responding to tenant inquiries about immigration enforcement activity

Property managers, landlords, and other real estate professionals will come away with a better understanding of their legal obligations and best practices for handling immigration enforcement interactions at their properties

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