Meltzer Purtill & Stelle LLC’s Post

Purchasing an apartment is one of the most important steps a family takes, but when coop boards turn people down, they routinely refuse to provide reasons. Disclosing the reasons is a matter of simple fairness. The failure to disclose makes it too easy for coop boards to continue to discriminate in violation of the City’s Human Rights Law. That's why we're advocating for enactment of the Fairness in Cooperative Homeownership Act. Read more at bit.ly/CoOpFairness, and add your organization’s name to support the act at bit.ly/48lrIgG.

An interesting summary. It all sounds more and more like a reversion to pre 1988 rules but with more regulation and penalties.

Fair Housing: A Cornerstone of Equal Opportunity ... All New Yorkers deserve the right to live in a home free from discrimination. The Fair Housing Act, along with New York State and City laws, prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, and other protected characteristics. Unfortunately, housing discrimination continues to be a persistent issue. This can manifest in various forms, such as refusing to rent or sell a property, setting different terms, or making false statements about availability. It's crucial to understand your rights and responsibilities under fair housing laws. If you believe you've experienced housing discrimination, it's essential to take action. The New York City Human Rights Law provides a one-year window to file a complaint. At the Law Office of Bradley D. Schnur, Esq. P.C., we are dedicated to protecting the rights of all individuals and ensuring equal access to housing. Whether you're a tenant or a landlord facing a housing discrimination issue, we can provide expert legal guidance. #fairhousing #equalhousing #housingdiscrimination #civilrights #realestate #legal #tenantrights #landlordrights #newyorkcity

Title 42, U.S.C., Section 3631 - Criminal Interference with Right to Fair Housing This statute makes it unlawful for any individual(s), by the use of force or threatened use of force, to injure, intimidate, or interfere with (or attempt to injure, intimidate, or interfere with), any person's housing rights because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Among those housing rights enumerated in the statute are: The sale, purchase, or renting of a dwelling; the occupation of a dwelling; the financing of a dwelling; contracting or negotiating for any of the rights enumerated above; applying for or participating in any service, organization, or facility relating to the sale or rental of dwellings.

📢The Renters Rights Bill📢 On 11th September 2024, the government laid the Renters Rights Bill for its first reading. Whilst it still needs to be debated and approved by both Houses and ultimately receive Royal Assent to become law, there is a strong possibility that could happen by the start of next year. Our Landlord and Tenant expert, Liam Kreibich, has prepared an article setting out some of the key points. Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/e_9AUnin #EastMidlands #LandlordLaw #TenantLaw #RentersRightsBill

#Accessibility from the First Step ♿ Designing Automatic Pedestrian Entryways to Exceed #ADA Standards The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the country’s most significant civil rights laws. In this course, you will learn the requirements for specifying automatic pedestrian entryways that support universal design and exceed ADA standards. Learn universal design and user preferences to differentiate your building designs by leveraging appropriate technologies. 💡 #continuingeducation #AIA #CEU #automaticdoors / Horton Automatics

Please watch the latest video regarding fair housing and American with Disabilities Act. https://lnkd.in/gfBbZaqd Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibited discrimination based on race for all personal and real property transactions Fair Housing Act of 1968 and 1978 prohibited discrimination based on Race, Color, Sex, Religion and National Origin regarding sale of vacant land and sale/rental for residential properties 1974 Fair Housing amendment prohibited discrimination based on Gender. 1988 amendment prohibited discrimination for familial status and disabled people Took over 100 years for the federal government to enact laws prohibiting discrimination Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective January 1993. Great equalizer law and removed barriers for mental and physical disabled citizens Provides accessibility to places of public accommodations such as government offices, restaurants, libraries, etc. Law also provides services to disabled people such as signers for deaf and braille for blind people ADA law made tremendous changes such as handicap parking, ramps, lower buttons for elevators Restrictive covenants are illegal. Paiko Lagoon restrictive covenant allowed Caucasians only to buy the homes. Please subscribe, like and share.

Commercial renovations can sometimes lead to requirements for upgrades to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This federal civil rights law aims to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Non-compliance with these standards could potentially expose your company to liability issues. It's important to understand which commercial renovations necessitate ADA compliance and how to effectively address each situation.    Thinking about renovating your business? Make sure you’re up to date with these ADA guidelines.     #SingletonConstruction #ADAremodeling #commercialremodeling 

During last week's class in The Legal Environment of Real Estate, we took the time to do a deep dive into fair housing laws and learn about the recent NAR settlement and its implications. The verdict in the Sitzer-Burnett case has been making waves in the real estate community since October. The case highlights critical issues around real estate commission rates, cooperative compensation, and the role of NAR's Code of Ethics. While the verdict found NAR responsible for certain practices, it's sparked a broader conversation about the fairness and transparency of commission structures. Learning about fair housing legislation has been an informative one for me, particularly because I recently submitted an essay for my business ethics class about the importance of adhering to fair housing laws and regulations and the consequences of discriminatory practices in real estate transactions. Understanding the federal Fair Housing Protected Classes, as well as state and municipal variations, significantly shaped my perspective on inclusive and fair real estate business practices. These rules serve as the foundation for guaranteeing that everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, disability, or familial status, has equal access to housing opportunities. #RealEstateEthics #FairHousing #IndustryInsights #InclusiveRealEstate #BusinessEthics  Suzanne Hollander Esq. CRE®

To commemorate the landmark 1968 civil rights law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions, April is Fair Housing Month. At DFS, fair housing is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative, as we will continue to work to combat housing discrimination and ensure housing is accessible and inclusive.    Explore helpful resources and information for homeowners and tenants during #FairHousingMonth: https://on.ny.gov/4azMlqZ