Fair Housing Guide: Who's Protected and Who Must Follow The Law
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides a brief explanation of who is protected from discrimination under New York's Fair Housing Law and which groups must follow the law.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
Discrimination Based Upon Military Status and Against Veterans with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on military service.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
Fair Housing Laws
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet lists the different federal housing laws that protect against discrimination, with a short explanation of each one.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
Tenant Screening Reports
(Separate Website)
This resource provides information on how to ensure you are not unfairly denied an apartment because of a screening report.
By: City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court
Housing Discrimination Complaints
(Separate Website)
If you are a victim of housing discrimination learn how to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Chinese / 中文
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
How to Get a Place Called Home: A handbook to help people with HIV/AIDS find housing in NY State
(Separate Website)
Written by Bailey House & CARES, this pamphlet helps people living with HIV/AIDS find housing in New York State. It includes a special section for ex-offenders seeking housing.
By: New York State Department of Health
Are You Somebody With a Criminal Record, HIV/AIDS or an Alcohol or Drug History? Prevent Discrimination Before It Happens
(Separate Website)
This booklet is for New Yorkers with HIV or AIDS, a drug or alcohol problem and/or a criminal record who want to know their rights to be free of discrimination. It explains: laws that forbid discrimination; limits on what employers, landlords, and others may ask; how to get a job or housing despite the stigma associated with HIV, addiction, and having a criminal record; and what to do when confronted with illegal discrimination.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
Click Here for More Information From LawHelp/NY on HIV Status Discrimination
(Separate Website)
The rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
(Separate Website)
State law protects against sexual orientation discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
HUD ISSUES GUIDANCE ON LGBT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
(Separate Website)
HUD policy that provides lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and families with further assistance when facing housing discrimination.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
HUD in New York (English and Spanish)
(Separate Website)
Visit this website to get up to date news on housing developments in New York State and services available. This website is also available in Spanish.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases
(Separate Website)
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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