Podcasts – The Fair Housing Institute, Inc.

The Fair Housing Guide Part 2: Employee Responsibility Defined
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