Fair Housing
The New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) is MORE protective than the federal Fair Housing Act in that it prohibits discrimination based on additional protected classes, including:
ARace and color only
BSource of income, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression✓ Correct
CAge (for all ages) and marital status only
DCitizenship status only
Explanation
The NYSHRL expands fair housing protections beyond the federal Fair Housing Act to include source of income (e.g., housing vouchers), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and other classes. New York City's Human Rights Law adds even more protections.
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- Under the Fair Housing Act, 'reasonable accommodation' for a tenant with a disability means:
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- A real estate licensee who observes a colleague engaged in discriminatory practices should:
- A real estate broker in New York who accepts a listing from a seller who instructs the broker not to show the property to persons of a particular national origin should:
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