NYS Housing Protections
Federal, state, and local laws protect everyone’s right to housing. It is against the law for a landlord to treat you differently because of:
- Race, color, or national origin
- Religion
- Disability
- Age
- Gender or sexual orientation
- Military status
- Domestic violence
- Being single or married
- Having children under 18
To find out how to protect your rights, please read the New York State Division of Human Rights Fair Housing Guide.
To file a discrimination complaint, please go to the NYS Division of Human Rights or call 1-888-392-3644.
To get forms in other formats, including Spanish and Braille, call 1-718-741-8332.
Disability Protections
If you have a disability and need to make reasonable modifications to your home or common areas, the landlord may have to let you. You must pay for the changes.
If needed, your landlord may also have to make reasonable accommodations to the rules, policies, practices or services so you can use the housing.
To find information about reasonable modifications and accommodations and to file a discrimination complaint, please visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development.