Source of Income Discrimination
NYS DHR guidance frames lawful source of income as protected in housing and includes public assistance, housing assistance, social security, and other lawful income sources. It treats refusing to rent or offering different terms based on such income as prohibited discrimination.
- Where it applies
- New York State
- When it comes up
- Marketing; screening; approval decisions
- Property types
- Residential leasing and housing access
Fair Housing and Regulatory Terms
- (CFPB)
- (HUD)
- Co-op Boards and Condo Associations as Covered Housing Actors
- Fair Housing Act
- Martin Act (Real Estate Offerings Context)
- Protected Class (Federal Baseline)
- TILA/Disclosure Examination Guidance
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.