Welcome back to the conclusion of our critical two-part series on recognizing and preventing harassment in property management. This episode dives into the extremely high-risk issue of employees harassing residents. When an individual in authority—like a manager, leasing agent, or maintenance tech—creates a hostile environment, the legal exposure for your company is significant, and the responsibility to act is non-negotiable. Learn why this specific type of harassment is so serious, what behaviors cross the line, and the definitive steps you must take to implement preventive policies, deliver effective training, and respond correctly to a complaint. Don’t let your property fall victim to a massive fair housing violation—watch until the end for essential compliance strategies!
Key Timestamps and Highlights
- 00:46 – Why Employee-on-Resident Harassment is a High-Risk Issue
- 01:29 – Authority Matters: How Staff Position Alters Tenancy Terms
- 02:23 – Examples of Employee Harassment under Fair Housing Act
- 03:43 – Liability Check: Is the Company or Just the Employee Responsible?
- 04:11 – Prevention Strategy: Essential Policies and Training Recommendations
- 05:50 – Responding to Complaints: Leadership’s Non-Negotiable Next Steps
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