In addition, the Governor stated, “These new regulations and protocols will help ensure anyone looking to rent or buy a home knows their rights so they don’t fall prey to unscrupulous real estate brokers and landlords.”
On other hand, Secretary of State Rossana Rosado said, “The Department of State takes all acts of discrimination seriously and works vigorously to enforce the Fair Housing Act as it relates to real estate professionals. These new regulations not only make it clear that discrimination will not be tolerated, they will also help New Yorkers better understand their rights when looking for a place to call home.”
Meanwhile, Division of Human Rights Commissioner Angela Fernandez stated, “The Division of Human Rights will vigorously enforce the new regulations as they relate to the real estate industry. All New Yorkers have the right to live free from discrimination and the Division will use every resource at its disposal to ensure fair housing opportunity for all.”
Requirements for real estate professionals
The new regulations require real estate brokers to make sure that every licensed professionals working under their supervision provides disclosure regarding New York State’s Fair Housing and Human Rights Laws to prospective home buyers, renters, sellers, and landlords.
