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where the Community or Park Owner knew or should have known of the discriminatory con- duct and had the power to correct it. Liability for such third-party conduct could arise when, for example, a person, including a management company, homeowner's association, condo- minium association, or cooperative, knew or should have known that a resident was harass- ing another resident, and yet did not take prompt action to correct and end it, while hav- ing a duty to do so. A Community or Park owner also faces vi- carious liability for a discriminatory housing practice by an agent or employee, regardless of whether the Community or Park Owner even knows of the conduct that resulted in a dis- criminatory housing practice, consistent with agency law. Such a broad liability scheme means that all Communities and Park owners need to review and ensure that employment policies are up to date and compliant with HUD's new standards. So What Should Communities and Parks Do? First, Communities and Park owners should draft and implement anti-harassment and anti- discrimination policies and procedures for the workplace in accordance with HUD standards. A Community or Park owner should work with their legal counsel to do so. Second, Communities and Park owners need to properly train all employees and agents to en- sure they understand the company's anti-ha- rassment and anti-discrimination policies and how to report potential violations to a supervi- sor. Third, Communities should implement pro- cedures to properly document and quickly re- spond to resident complaints of harassment or discrimination. Even a single instance of ha- rassment or discrimination is enough for expo- sure under HUD's final rule, so Communities and Park owners should seek to provide prompt and effective responses to possible claims in the first instance. Ryan Egan is a litigation associate with the Southern Cal- ifornia law firm Hart King, and is a member of the firm's Manufactured Housing Industry Practice Group. You can reach Ryan directly at 714.432.8700 or at regan@hartk- inglaw.com. This article is for general information pur- poses and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal advice for any reader. NOVEMBER 2016 21 THE JOURNAL T J EASY TO USE • NO MESS • PERMANENT • High-tech, super-aggressive adhesive • User-friendly product with easy-to-remove liner • Permanent and easy way to mend holes, cuts, and tears • Manufactured Home/RV repairs, vapor barriers, tarp repairs, etc. PREMIUM BOTTOMBOARD TAPES SIZES PART NO. 2" - 18" ROLLS 2" X 180' FM-200T 2" X 108' FM-2108T *4" X 180' *FM-400T 4" X 108' FM-4108T *6" X 180' *FM-600T 6" X 108' FM-6108T 8" X 180' FM-800T 18" X 180' FM-1800 28" ROLLS *28" X 25' *FM-2825 28" X 50' FM-2850 28" X 100' FM-2800 ALSO AVAILABLE! DO-IT-YOURSELF KITS FM-2845 ZIPPERED ACCESS 18" X 18" TRAP-FLAP FM-1818 4" X 72" ZIP-STRIP FM-0472 6" X 72" ZIP-STRIP FM-0672 CUSTOM SIZES AVAILABLE! *DENOTES MOST POPULAR SIZES Look for the logo on the core of every roll of tape! THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH FLEX-MEND! Visit FLEXMEND.COM for your nearest distributor, or for distribution opportunities, please call: 1.800.462.1775 F F No. 11 on Get It Quick Page No. 10 on Get It Quick Page New Laminated Drywall Corner Solution from CertainTeed Building professionals now have a superior entry-level alternative to traditional metal and paper-metal drywall corner products. Introduc- ing CertainTeed® Levelline® Outside 90 lami- nated drywall corner beads. Levelline Outside 90 corners are easier to install, less than half of the weight of traditional beads and have no sharp edges, making them safer to install as well. Un- like other beads, Levelline Outside 90 offers ex- ceptional durability, won't rust or hold a memory, and promises crisp lines without ridges — all at a competitive cost. CertainTeed Levelline corner beads install just like conventional products, but unlike metal or paper metal beads, their high bond allows them to withstand significant shifting caused by drying or settling lumber, humidity and temperature differences. Levelline corners are available in an outside 90-degree profile in convenient eight, nine and 10 foot lengths. Custom lengths are available upon request. For more information about CertainTeed Gypsum interior and exterior drywall finishing products, or to request a free sample of Levelline corners, visit CertainTeedCorners.com.