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I have been discriminated against or denied a service (4)
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Fair Housing is the Law in New York City
Information on New York City's laws concerning housing discrimination. Content Detail
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Discrimination Based Upon Military Status and Against Veterans with Disabilities
The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on military service. Content Detail
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What to expect when you file a complaint with HUD
If you are a victim of housing discrimination learn how to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Content Detail
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Article 78 Proceedings – How to Appeal an Agency Decision
If you disagree with an agency decision, you can appeal the decision to the New York courts. You can do so by bringing an “Article 78 Proceeding.” Content Detail
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I am a person with a disability (4)
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Fair Housing Disability Issues
Fair housing means every person should have the opportunity to prove he or she is qualified to rent or buy housing. A housing provider may not discriminate based on your disability status. Content Detail
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Housing Rights of People With Disabilities
This resource is a tri-fold PDF. This brochure outlines the housing rights of persons with disabilities and how to file a complaint if they are violated. Content Detail
I want to file a complaint (10)
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Clinton County Human Rights Commission
If you believe that you have been discriminated against within the County of Clinton you may file a complaint with the Clinton County Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
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Nassau County Commission on Human Rights
The Nassau County Commission on Human Rights is committed to improving relations and insuring equality of opportunity in Nassau County. The Commission?s mandate is to eliminate discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation and education. In Nassau County, discrimination is defined as any difference in treatment based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status or disability. Content Detail
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Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights
The Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights handles discrimination complaints. Content Detail
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Orange County Human Rights Commission
You may file a complaint with the Orange County Human Rights Commission staff if you are a resident of Orange County or are employed in Orange County and believe that you have been the victim of discrimination either in your employment, housing or a public accommodation because of your race or color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest and/or conviction record or your genetic predisposition or carrier status. Content Detail
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Rockland County Commission on Human Rights
The Commission receives and investigates complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability in education, employment, housing, and public accommodations. The staff conciliates, holds hearings, and conducts educational programs for the public, and provides training and technical assistance. The Commission is mandated to act in an ombudsman role to monitor community situations that are discriminatory in nature. This agency does not yet have a web site. You can contact this agency by calling (914) 638-5590. Content Detail
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Schenectady County Human Rights Commission
The Commission staff assists with complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics. Content Detail
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Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC)
The Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC) is a county agency that enforces the various laws against discrimination. Content Detail
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Sullivan County Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission was created to foster good relationships among communities and groups of people in Sullivan County. You can file discrimination complaints with this agency. Content Detail
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Tompkins County Human Rights Commission
The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights offers telephone or in-office consultation regarding questions of rights, disputes, alleged violation of anti-discrimination laws which provide protection in the areas of employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, volunteer firefighting, and non-sectarian educational institutions, based on age, creed, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, military status, arrest record, conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status (in housing only) and domestic workers (in employment only).The Office of Human Rights attempts to conciliate disputes on the local level and to assist complainants filing formal complaints with state or federal agencies. Confidentiality is protected. Any individual who resides or works in Tompkins County may use these services without a fee. Content Detail
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Ulster County Human Rights Commission
The Human Relations Commission exists to foster respect for the rights of all citizens and to explore opportunities for improving relations among all people of Ulster County. Services include: - Telephone consultation with individuals who believe that their human rights have been violated in any of the following areas: employment, housing, public accommodation, education, credit - Assistance in preparing and filing a complaint with the NYS Division of Human Rights for individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, or arrest/conviction record. Content Detail
I am a victim of domestic violence and I am concerned about housing (2)
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Housing discrimination based on domestic violence is prohibited in Westchester County
Read here to learn about your rights and where to file a complaint. Content Detail
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Domestic violence and your housing rights
If you are a domestic violence victim, you have certain housing rights under federal, New York state and Westchester County laws. This resource will tell you more about those rights and what they mean for you and your living situation. Read More
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I am a homeowner (1)
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Get federal help to avoid foreclosure
Visit this website to get information on federal assistance programs designed to help you avoid foreclosure. Content Detail
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I am a person living with HIV/AIDS (2)
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How to Get a Place Called Home: A handbook to help people with HIV/AIDS find housing in NY State
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. Content Detail
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Discrimination Against People Living with HIV or AIDS
In Westchester County it is against the law to treat you unfairly or harass you because: - you are living with HIV or AIDS, or - someone thinks you are living with HIV or AIDS.Click to learn more about your protections under the law. Content Detail
I identify as LGBTQ (3)
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Transgender Rights and the Department of Homeless Services
The rights of transgender and gender nonconforming people living in homeless shelters. Content Detail
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HUD on housing discrimination and persons identifying as LGBTQ
HUD policy that provides LGBTQ individuals and families with further assistance when facing housing discrimination. Content Detail
I want to know about tenant screening reports (1)
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Tenant screening reports
Follow this link to find answers to your questions about tenant screening reports from HousingCourtAnswers.org. Content Detail
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