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 and understanding are essential for every employee in housing operations.
Key Takeaways:
00:01 – Introduction: Part 2 of Fair Housing Employees series
01:06 – Can employees be personally responsible?
01:50 – Intent vs. impact in violations
02:34 – Lack of training: is it a defense?
04:12 – The importance of requesting training and clarity
04:51 – Language barriers and liability
05:44 – Why good intentions don’t matter under the law
05:58 – Closing thoughts: Fair housing is everyone’s responsibility
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