Podcasts – The Fair Housing Institute, Inc.

Podcasts – The Fair Housing Institute, Inc.


The Fair Housing Guide Part 1: Employee Expectations Explained

October 01, 2025

Your employees are the frontline of fair housing compliance. In this episode of the Fair Housing Insiders, Michael Coughlin and attorney Leslie Tucker discuss three key expectations housing providers should have of their staff: Ongoing training and refresher courses Asking for help when unsure Reporting potential fair housing incidents Learn how to build a culture of compliance where every employee—from maintenance to leasing—understands their responsibilities and helps protect your community. Key Takeaways: 00:00 – Introduction01:07 – Employees as the frontline of fair housing01:56 – Expectation #1: Ongoing training matters04:14 – Why refresher training prevents costly mistakes05:04 – Expectation #2: Asking for help is professionalism07:22 – Expectation #3: Reporting incidents immediately09:15 – Everyone has a duty to uphold fair housing