NY Real Estate Exam · Free Sample 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?
Correct answer: C — Sexual 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:
Correct answer: B — Illegal 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:
Correct answer: D — Quid 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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