Federal, State and Local Fair Housing Laws protect individuals from housing discrimination. It is unlawful to discriminate based on certain protected characteristics, which include, but are notlimited to race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,military status, sex, age, disability, marital status, lawful source of income or familial status.
New Fair Housing Regulations in NYS
Fair Housing regulations effective June 20, 2020 will have an impact on real estate related activities.
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December, 20 2023
In 1948, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on restrictive covenants in real estate. Three-quarters of a century later, REALTORS® are reckoning with the past as they work to bring equal housing opportunity to all.
December, 14 2023
NAR’s federal advocacy team worked tirelessly in 2023 to protect the real estate sector and make progress on several priorities. Although not an exhaustive list, check out the victories that REALTORS® can be proud of.
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