NY Real Estate Human Rights Practice Questions

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. ARace
2. BDisability
3. CFamilial status
4. DSexual orientation

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. BLegal, landlords may choose their tenants for any non-discriminatory reason
3. CIllegal under NY State law, which protects lawful source of income
4. DIllegal only in New York City, not statewide

Question 3 · Sexual Harassment

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

1. AA civil matter only if the tenant agrees
2. BOnly a housing code violation requiring a written complaint
3. CQuid pro quo sexual harassment, a serious fair housing violation
4. DIllegal only if the tenant files a formal complaint with the DOS