Fair Housing & Anti-Discrimination
Expert Homes NY is committed to fair housing practices and to providing real estate services without unlawful discrimination. We support equal access to housing and follow applicable federal, New York State, and local fair housing requirements.
Every Client Deserves Equal Access, Fair Treatment and Respect.
Fair housing principles apply throughout the buying, selling and rental process, from advertising and showings through offers, applications and negotiations.
Fair Housing Commitment
Expert Homes NY is committed to conducting real estate business in accordance with fair housing and anti-discrimination laws. Housing opportunities and real estate services should be made available without unlawful discrimination.
Our team is expected to treat prospective purchasers, tenants, sellers and landlords consistently and professionally throughout the real estate process.
Housing Discrimination Is Prohibited
Federal, state and local fair housing laws protect individuals from discrimination based on legally protected characteristics, including the following.
Examples of Conduct That May Violate Fair Housing Laws
Fair housing protections apply to many parts of a real estate transaction. Examples of potentially discriminatory conduct can include the following.
Refusing to rent, sell, show or otherwise make housing available because of a person’s protected characteristic.
Offering different prices, terms or conditions to a buyer or renter because of a protected characteristic.
Steering prospective purchasers or tenants toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on protected characteristics.
Refusing housing because a prospective tenant uses a lawful source of income, including qualifying government assistance.
Applying discriminatory rules relating to families with children, disabilities, service animals or assistance animals.
Following a seller’s or landlord’s discriminatory preference instead of complying with fair housing requirements.
You Have the Right to Report Housing Discrimination
Individuals who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may contact the appropriate New York State agencies for information about filing a complaint.
The official notice contains additional information about fair housing rights, prohibited discrimination and complaint resources.