Fair Housing is the Law in New York City
(Separate Website)
Information on New York City's laws concerning housing discrimination.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
New York City Commission on Human Rights Informational Booklet
(Separate Website)
This booklet is a summary of New York City's Human Rights Law and the services provided by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. It covers job discrimination, housing discrimination and discrimination in public places. It also explains how to file a complaint.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Chinese / 中文
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French / Français
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Korean / 한국어
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
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
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
Housing Discrimination Against People Receiving Public Assistance or Section 8
If your landlord refuses to take checks from welfare or Section 8, or if you are turned down for an apartment because you receive public assistance or Section 8, you have legal rights.
By: LawHelp.org/NY
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
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
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 City Commission on Human Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the City if you are a victim of employment discrimination.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Spanish / Español
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)
How to Get Section 8 or Public Housing Even With a Criminal Record
(Separate Website)
This manual tells people in New York City how they can get into Section 8 and public housing even if they or someone in their household has a criminal record or is in recovery from a drug problem. The manual is designed for applicants and their advocates. It contains the New York City Housing Authority admissions policies for people with criminal records and recent illegal drug use, and step-by-step suggestions for how people can gather the evidence of rehabilitation necessary to gain housing. It also includes sample letters of reference ? the type people really need to convince housing authorities of their rehabilitation. Though the manual focuses on New York City Housing Authority policies, its chapter on How Can You Win Your Hearing? can help people applying to other local housing authorities gather their best evidence of rehabilitation. Includes phone numbers of agencies who assist people facing difficulty being approved for NYCHA housing.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
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
Transgender Rights and the Department of Homeless Services
(Separate Website)
The rights of transgender and gender nonconforming people living in homeless shelters.
By: Sylvia Rivera Law Project
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Spanish / Español
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
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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
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
Read this in:
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
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