Podcasts

This Case Files episode revisits the lawsuit involving Dr. Emma Adams, who was denied an accessible parking space at her condo complex. After years of delays, HUD found a violation of the Fair Housing Act. The court settlement required the Home Owners Association and its management company to make significant changes. Check out what happened! […]

In Part 2 of our Fair Housing Employees series, Michael Coughlin and attorney Leslie Tucker tackle the question: When are employees personally responsible under the Fair Housing Act? This discussion dives into scenarios where individual liability may apply, including discriminatory statements, lack of training, and language barriers. The key message? Good intentions don’t erase liability—compliance

In this episode of Fair Housing Insiders, host Michael Coughlin is joined by Kelly from ReciteMe to tackle an often-overlooked compliance issue: website accessibility in the property management industry. Many housing providers focus on physical accessibility, but forget that digital barriers—like untagged images, inaccessible PDFs, and poorly designed forms—can exclude prospective residents with disabilities. Kelly

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

In this episode of Fair Housing Insiders, we take a deep dive into VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) certification and what housing providers are legally allowed to request from residents seeking protection. Fair housing attorney Leslie Tucker joins Michael Coughlin to clarify the documentation process, address common mistakes, and emphasize the importance of written requests