Fair Housing Notice

Federal, state and local fair housing laws make it illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental or financing of housing. In New York State, protected classes include race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, marital status, familial status and lawful source of income, along with other classes protected by federal, state and local law, including the Suffolk County Human Rights Law.

Real estate brokers and salespersons may not, because of a protected class, refuse to show or sell a home, change the terms of a sale, steer buyers to or away from certain areas, or make statements that show a preference based on a protected class.

Read the New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice from the New York Department of State: dos.ny.gov/fair-housing.

If you believe you have been discriminated against, you can contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD Fair Housing) or the New York State Division of Human Rights.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect is an Equal Housing Opportunity brokerage.