New York landlords: These 3 behaviors may constitute discrimination and could easily lead to lawsuits?! Sylvia Tsai, Esq.

You think you're just "carefully screening tenants"? Actually, a single word or decision you make might have already crossed the line of New York housing law. ⚠️

Recently, Attorney Tsai shared a video on YouTube that specifically discusses three types of discriminatory behavior that landlords often overlook . As a result, the comments section exploded, and everyone realized that even an ordinary landlord's careless "investigation" behavior could be illegal !

🎯 Have you ever had the following thoughts?

• "This tenant is receiving government subsidies; they don't seem very reliable..."

• "Should we check if they have a criminal record?"

• "I will absolutely not rent to anyone with an eviction record!"

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These seemingly "reasonable" judgments may actually violate New York State's fair housing policy !

In this episode, Attorney Tsai will explain in detail:

1️⃣ What is "income source discrimination"? Refusing to accept tenants who receive government subsidies may constitute discrimination!

2️⃣ Can I check a criminal record? Note: Being accused but not convicted is not a reason for you to refuse to rent!

3️⃣ Can I check the eviction history? Yes, you can, but you need to find out why the tenant was evicted!

👀 New York landlords, please note that many rental decisions are governed by clear legal frameworks. Understanding these frameworks and adhering to the bottom lines will help you avoid complaints or even being sued!

📺 Click below to watch the full video:

Feel free to leave a comment and share your stories of bizarre tenants or landlords!