11/26/2020
Andrew M. Cuomo Governor
Rossana Rosado Secretary of State
A Division of the New York Department of State
NYS HOUSING AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
Federal, State and Local Fair Housing and Anti-discrimination Laws protect individuals from housing discrimination. It is unlawful to discriminate based on certain protected characteristics, which include, but are not limited to: race, creed, color, national origin, s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, s*x, age, disability, marital status, lawful source of income or familial status.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS:
nRefusing to rent, sell or show a property based on a potential tenant or purchaser’s protected characteristic.
nQuoting a higher price to a purchaser or renter because of the potential purchaser or tenant’s protected characteristic.
nRefusing to rent to a tenant who has children or increasing a security deposit based on the number of children who will be living in the apartment.
nSteering prospective tenants or purchasers to certain neighborhoods based on any protected characteristics.
nRefusing to rent to a potential tenant because of their source of income, including but not limited to, Section 8 vouchers or other government subsidies.
nRefusing to waive a “no pet” policy for tenants that require a service, assistance or emotional support animal.
nDiscriminating at the direction of a seller or landlord or because it is the preference of a seller or landlord.
nRefusing to rent to a renter who is a victim of domestic violence.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO FILE A COMPLAINT
nNew York State, Department of State: (518) 474-4429 nNew York State, Division of Human Rights: (844) 862-8703
ALBANY OFFICE: One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 22001, Albany, NY 12201-2001 • Customer Service: (518) 474-4429 • Website: www.dos.ny.gov • E-Mail: [email protected]
REGIONAL OFFICES:
• BINGHAMTON • BUFFALO • HAUPPAUGE • NEW YORK CITY • UTICA
This sign must be prominently posted in all real estate broker offices and at all public open houses.
ELECTIONS INFORMATION: Please be advised the NYS Dept. Of State does not oversee elections in New York. For voting information and elections related inquiries, please contact the NYS Board of Elections at (518) 474-6220 or visit their website here.
