NYC HOUSING DISCRIMINATION LAWS

Finding the perfect apartment to rent in NYC can be a very stressful and daunting task. Dealing with housing discrimination after you have found the perfect apartment is something that no New Yorker should have to face. Luckily, the greatest city in the world has the greatest housing discrimination laws in the country, put in place to protect New Yorkers. Housing discrimination is rare but it does happen and that is when it is important for the renter to know what his/her rights are and how to deal with it and put these laws to work for them.

It is unlawful for landlords, superintendents, building managers, condominium owners, cooperative owners and boards to discriminate in the sale, rental or lease of a housing accommodation or in the provision of services and facilities because of a person’s actual or perceived race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity), disability, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, partnership status, alienage or citizenship status, any lawful source of income, age, lawful occupation, or because children are or may be residing with the person.

Peoples Choice Real Estate, L.L.C. has a very thorough and intense pre-screen process for all of our potential landlords/owners/management, to make sure that they do not discriminate against qualified renters and follow all guidelines set forth by the city of New York in regards to rental discrimination laws. Should we ever come across a person or management group in violation of these strict laws, we immediately take any and all necessary action to correct this serious matter.

“Our clients are important to us and each person deserves a decent place to call home,” says Nathan Smith, Operations Manager of Peoples Choice Real Estate, L.L.C. “We address the individual needs of all of our clients and make sure that their rental process is free of any discrimination. Should any violation of the discrimination laws occur we take swift action to correct the situation immediately.”

If you feel that you have been a victim of Discrimination, please visit New York City’s official website for more information on filing a complaint in regards to Housing Discrimination.