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Fair Housing – Accessible Housing for Everyone (Official NYS Brochure)

Product Overview

The “Fair Housing – Accessible Housing for Everyone” brochure is an official publication from the Office of the New York State Attorney General, designed to educate residents, tenants, landlords, property managers, and housing providers about federal, New York State, and New York City fair housing laws.

This brochure explains protected classes, prohibited discriminatory practices, accessibility rights, and the steps individuals can take if they believe housing discrimination has occurred.

It is suitable for property management offices, leasing offices, real estate firms, housing providers, nonprofits, community organizations, and compliance packages.

What This Brochure Covers

This brochure provides clear, plain-language explanations of:

  • Federal Fair Housing Act protections

  • New York State Human Rights Law protections

  • New York City Human Rights Law protections

  • Additional protections offered at the local level

  • Who is protected under fair housing laws

  • What types of housing are covered

  • Prohibited discriminatory actions

  • Rights of persons living with disabilities

  • Accessibility and reasonable accommodation requirements

  • Penalties and remedies when discrimination is found

  • How and where to file a housing discrimination complaint

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Protected Classes Explained

The brochure outlines protections against housing discrimination based on characteristics including, but not limited to:

  • Race and color

  • Religion and creed

  • National origin

  • Sex and gender

  • Sexual orientation

  • Gender identity or expression

  • Familial status (presence of children under 18)

  • Disability (physical or mental)

  • Age

  • Marital or partnership status

  • Military status

  • Citizenship status

  • Lawful source of income (including public assistance, housing vouchers, Social Security, SSI, child support, and pensions)

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Housing Types Covered

The brochure explains that most housing in New York State is covered, with limited exceptions such as:

  • Certain owner-occupied one- or two-family homes

  • Specific room rentals in owner-occupied housing

  • Qualified senior housing (55+ or 62+)

  • Same-sex housing arrangements such as dormitories

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Accessibility & Disability Rights

A dedicated section explains that housing providers must:

  • Allow reasonable modifications to dwellings or common areas

  • Provide reasonable accommodations to policies and services

  • Comply with accessibility requirements for multifamily housing built after 1991

This makes the brochure especially relevant for ADA compliance awareness and inclusive housing practices.

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Enforcement & Complaint Filing

The brochure includes step-by-step guidance on where to seek help or file a complaint, including contact information for:

  • New York State Attorney General – Civil Rights Bureau

  • New York State Division of Human Rights

  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

  • New York City Commission on Human Rights

It also explains statutory filing deadlines, typically one year from the alleged violation.

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Ideal For

  • Property owners & landlords

  • Property management companies

  • Real estate brokers & agents

  • Leasing offices

  • Housing authorities

  • Nonprofits & advocacy groups

  • Compliance and onboarding packets

  • Tenant education & community outreach

Format & Presentation

  • Official government-issued brochure

  • Clear, easy-to-read layout

  • Suitable for digital download (PDF) or printed display

  • Professional design with official NYS Attorney General branding

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This brochure is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Housing laws and protections may vary based on jurisdiction.

 

 

 

 

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