Can a tenant be evicted after complaining about mold? In this episode of the Fair Housing Insiders: Case Files, we examine City of Buffalo v. Towne Housing LLC, where a tenant’s health-related concerns escalated into a legal battle over reasonable accommodations and retaliation. Learn how disability-related complaints intersect with fair housing protections—and what every property manager must know to stay compliant. Avoid legal missteps—watch now to protect your residents and your property.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Case Introduction: Mold, Disability, and Retaliation Allegations
01:37 – Tenant’s Request for Mold Remediation as a Reasonable Accommodation
03:06 – Lease Non-Renewal After Complaint: Allegations of Retaliation
05:22 – Compliance Tips: Health Complaints and the Fair Housing Act
07:05 – Why Documentation and Perception Matter in Retaliation Claims
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