Podcasts – The Fair Housing Institute, Inc.

What happens when an employee requests a service animal in employer-provided housing? Jonathan Saar and fair housing attorney Leslie Tucker examine an ongoing case out of the District of Utah. Discover how employer-provided housing can trigger both ADA employment provisions and Fair Housing Act reasonable accommodation requirements, why formal "magic words" aren't necessary for an accommodation request, and how management's response can create severe retaliation risk. Learn critical operational

We heard our community and are back to take a deep dive into the interactive process. How long should a reasonable accommodation request really take? What happens when communication stalls out, or a resident rejects your proposed solutions? Learn the key differences between a standard acknowledgment and a substantive response, how to handle vague medical verifications without triggering a fair housing complaint, and what to do when a resident stops responding altogether.Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro

In this episode of Fair Housing Insiders, host Michael Coughlin, Vice President of the Fair Housing Institute, is joined by fair housing attorney and national speaker Leslie Tucker. Together, they explore the five critical policies and procedures that property management companies must examine and update as they prepare for 2027. Learn practical strategies to recognize hidden risks, ensure legal compliance, and protect your organization from potential fair housing violations. Timestamps: 00:00 -

What happens when a single leasing inquiry is answered incorrectly across multiple properties and creates a complinace risk? In this episode of Case Files, Jonathan Saar and fair housing attorney Leslie Tucker examine 114 allegations of source-of-income discrimination involving housing choice vouchers (Section 8). Learn why relying on a uniform national policy can trigger fair housing liability, how improper income calculations lead to complaints, and why quality control testing and training ver

The holiday season is just around the corner, and this is when small property management decisions can create massive fair housing liabilities. In this episode of Fair Housing Insiders, host Michael Coughlin and fair housing attorney Leslie Tucker dive deep into the top 3 holiday mistakes housing providers make and provide clear, compliant solutions to protect your community. From holiday decorations and inclusive common area events to managing guest requests and disability-related accommodation

What does it take for a court to permanently ban someone from the rental housing industry? In Episode #71 of Case Files, fair housing attorney Leslie Tucker breaks down a sweeping Virginia fair housing settlement against landlord Merriman. Beyond a $2.25M civil penalty, the decree requires forced property sales, the dismissal of over $3.3M in tenant judgments, and a lifetime prohibition from working as a landlord in Virginia. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Consequences Beyond Financial Pe