THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS:

Refusing to rent, sell or show a property based on a potential tenant or purchaser’s
protected characteristic.

Quoting a higher price to a purchaser 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 based on the
number of children who will be living in the apartment.

Steering prospective tenants or purchasers to certain neighborhoods based on any
protected characteristics.

Refusing to rent to a potential tenant because of their source of income, including but not
limited to, Section 8 vouchers 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 preference 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 COMPLAINT

New York State, Department of State: (518) 474-4429

New York State, Division of Human Rights: (844) 862-8703