Property Ownership
A NYC co-op board has the right to reject a purchaser's application. This is permissible as long as:
AThe board provides a written explanation for every rejection
BThe rejection is not based on a characteristic protected by the NY Human Rights Law or Fair Housing laws✓ Correct
CThe rejected applicant is offered a full refund of application fees
DThe rejection is approved by the NY DOS
Explanation
New York City co-op boards have broad discretion to approve or reject purchasers, but they may not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the NY Human Rights Law or Fair Housing laws (race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, etc.). Boards are not required to give reasons for rejection.
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