THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME EXAM

PLE

S OF POTENTIAL FA

IR HOUSING VIOLATIONS:

Refusing to rent, sell or show a property based on a potential tenant or pur chaser’s protected characteris tic. Quoting a higher price to a pur chaser or renter because of the potential purchaser or tenant’s protected characteristic. Refusing to rent to a tenant who has children or increasing a security deposit bas ed on the number of children who will be living in the apartment. Steering prospective tenants or purchasers to certain neighborhoods based on any protected characteris tics. Refusing to rent to a potential tenant becaus e of their source of income, including but not limited to, Section 8 vouc hers or other government subsidies . Refusing to waive a “no pet” policy for tenants that require a service, assistance or emotional support animal. Discriminating at the direction of a seller or landlord or because it is the prefer ence of a seller or landlord. Refusing to rent to a renter who is a victim of domestic violence.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO FILE A COMPLA

INT

New York State, Department of State: (518) 474-4429 New York State, Division of Human Rights: (844) 862-8703

NYS HOUSING AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION NOTIC

E

W alter T. Mosley Secretary of State

A Division of the New Y ork Department of State

Kathy Hochul Governor

ALBANY OFFICE: One Commerce Plaza, 99 Was hington Avenue, P.O. Box 22001, Albany, NY 12201-2001 Customer Service: (518) 474-4429 • Website: dos.ny.gov • E-Mail: help@dos.ny.gov REGIONAL OFFICES: BINGHAMTON • BUFFALO • HAUPPAUGE • NEW YORK CITY • UTICA

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,

citizenship or immigration st

atus, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

military status, sex, age, disability, marital status, status as a victim of

domest

ic violence,

lawful source of income or familial

status.

This sign must be prominently posted in all real

estate broker o

ffi

ces

and at all public open houses.

(Rev. 02/25)