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NY Real Estate Human Rights Practice Questions

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Question 1 · NY Protected Classes

Which of the following is a protected class under NY Human Rights Law but NOT under the federal Fair Housing Act?

  1. AFamilial status
  2. BDisability
  3. CSexual orientation
  4. DRace
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Correct answer: CSexual orientation

NY Human Rights Law protects sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, and source of income, none of which are in the federal Fair Housing Act's seven protected classes.

Question 2 · Source of Income

A landlord in New York refuses to rent to an applicant because they receive a Section 8 housing voucher. This is:

  1. ALegal, federal law doesn't require landlords to accept Section 8
  2. BIllegal under NY State law, which protects lawful source of income
  3. CLegal, landlords may choose their tenants for any non-discriminatory reason
  4. DIllegal only in New York City, not statewide
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Correct answer: BIllegal under NY State law, which protects lawful source of income

NY State law prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income, including housing vouchers. This is a state-level protection broader than federal law.

Question 3 · Sexual Harassment

A landlord conditions a lease renewal on the tenant providing sexual favors. This constitutes:

  1. AIllegal only if the tenant files a formal complaint with the DOS
  2. BA civil matter only if the tenant agrees
  3. COnly a housing code violation requiring a written complaint
  4. DQuid pro quo sexual harassment, a serious fair housing violation
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Correct answer: DQuid pro quo sexual harassment, a serious fair housing violation

Conditioning housing on sexual favors is quid pro quo sexual harassment, a sex discrimination violation under both federal and NY fair housing law, and potentially a criminal act.

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