In this episode of Case Files, Jonathan Saar and Fair Housing Attorney Leslie Tucker review United States v. Michael and Douglas Dunaway — a federal lawsuit involving years of alleged harassment toward Hispanic residents in a New York neighborhood. Leslie explains how the Fair Housing Act protects residents’ right to live peacefully in their homes and why housing providers must take action when harassment occurs.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 – Background: Alleged harassment in a small New York neighborhood
02:18 – Examples of threats, slurs, and intimidation
04:05 – How the case became a federal fair housing lawsuit
05:48 – Lessons for landlords and housing providers
07:44 – The FHA’s protection of peaceful enjoyment
08:08 – Final takeaways and closing remarks
Source: https://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1383931/dl
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