Dozens of NYC real estate firms accused of discriminating against people with rental assistance vouchers will soon be forced to explain their practices in court. Attorneys say the case could unlock thousands of apartments for low-income New Yorkers.
details the allegedly illegal denials by agents working for some of New York City’s largest brokerages, including Compass Inc., the Corcoran Group and Century 21.
But Manhattan federal court Judge Sidney Stein denied the claims and is allowing the lawsuit to proceed to the discovery phase, where the real estate companies will be forced to turn over emails and other documents related to their practices to HRI and its attorneys from the Legal Aid Society and firm Handley Farah & Anderson PLLC.
HRI “adequately pleads that such a policy has, does and will continue to have a disparate impact on Black and Hispanic individuals, who are protected under the FHA,” Stein wrote in the decision on Tuesday. “Mostly what we’re after is to get these owners to change their practices, to follow the law and be hospitable to people with vouchers as they try to leave shelters, leave substandard housing and get out of areas where there aren’t opportunities,” he said.banned source of income discrimination
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
This new restaurant brings a NYC delicacy to the Bay AreaHave you ever tried a chopped cheese?
Read more »
Jane Doe 1 wasn’t ‘Al Pacino rich’ and lied on stand: Harvey Weinstein attorneysHarvey Weinstein’s attorneys said the convicted Hollywood producer should get a new trial because one of the victims had a financial motivation to lie after it was revealed she was not &8220…
Read more »
GOP attorneys general call for scrapping FDA approval of abortion pillWhile Republicans have largely said that abortion is a state issue following the fall of Roe v. Wade, conservative-led states are now on record backing a nationwide injunction on the use of a key drug used in medication abortions.
Read more »
Cami Mendes Just Wore Lingerie as an OutfitThe NYC cold was not going to stop the Riverdale star.
Read more »
Dara Tours The New ALAÏA Boutique in New York CityOur fashion director explores the new ALAÏA boutique on Mercer Street in New York City in a look straight off the runway, of course.
Read more »
Will Pokemon's New Anime Take Place In a New Universe?Pokemon is having a busy month, wouldn't you say? With the brand prepping for Pokemon Day later [...]
Read more »