Fair Housing

Long Island Board of REALTORS® is committed to fair housing for everyone. By ensuring that everyone can choose where they want to live, those of us who call Long Island home have an opportunity to build stronger communities, support more stable neighborhoods and create a more attractive environment for businesses to relocate and grow.

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What Are the Protected Classes Under the New York State Human Rights Law?

The Federal Fair Housing Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, and local laws, such as the New York City Human Rights Law and the Nassau County and Suffolk County Human Rights Law, make it illegal to discriminate in the sale, lease, purchase, rental, or financing of any housing accommodation, or making housing otherwise unavailable, because of a protected characteristic.

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Download and co-brand our customizable Seller Obligations and Landlord Obligations flyers and include with your marketing packets to help ensure housing is being offered in ways that treat all people equitably.

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