01 Our Fair Housing Commitment
Aaron Peskowitz, an associate broker at eXp Realty is committed to the letter and spirit of New York State policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the State. We support and encourage fair housing and equal professional services for all, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, age, national origin, military status, disability, marital status, lawful source of income (including housing vouchers), or status as a victim of domestic violence.
We actively support equal opportunity in all aspects of real estate transactions, including buying, selling, leasing, advertising, and professional advisory services.
02 New York State Protected Characteristics
Federal, State and Local Fair Housing and Anti-discrimination Laws protect individuals from housing discrimination. It is unlawful to discriminate based on certain protected characteristics, which include, but are not limited to:
- • Race, Creed & Color
- • National Origin & Citizenship Status
- • Immigration Status
- • Sexual Orientation
- • Gender Identity or Expression
- • Military Status & Sex
- • Age & Disability
- • Marital Status
- • Status as a Victim of Domestic Violence
- • Lawful Source of Income (including Section 8 & Housing Vouchers)
- • Familial Status
03 Examples of Potential Fair Housing Violations
The following are some examples of potential Fair Housing violations under New York State policy:
- • Refusing to rent, sell, or show a property based on a potential tenant or purchaser’s protected characteristic.
- • Quoting a higher price to a purchaser or renter because of the potential purchaser or tenant’s protected characteristic.
- • Refusing to rent to a tenant who has children or increasing a security deposit based on the number of children who will be living in the apartment.
- • Steering prospective tenants or purchasers to certain neighborhoods based on any protected characteristics.
- • Refusing to rent to a potential tenant because of their source of income, including but not limited to, Section 8 vouchers or other government subsidies.
- • Refusing to waive a "no pet" policy for tenants that require a service, assistance, or emotional support animal.
- • Discriminating at the direction of a seller or landlord or because it is the preference of a seller or landlord.
- • Refusing to rent to a renter who is a victim of domestic violence.
04 NYS Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice
NYS Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice
Kathy Hochul, Governor | Walter T. Mosley, Secretary of State
A Division of the New York Department of State
Albany Office: One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 22001, Albany, NY 12201-2001
Customer Service: (518) 474-4429 • Website: dos.ny.gov • E-Mail: help@dos.ny.gov
Regional Offices: Binghamton • Buffalo • Hauppauge • New York City • Utica
"Federal, State and Local Fair Housing and Anti-discrimination Laws protect individuals from housing discrimination. It is unlawful to discriminate based on certain protected characteristics, which include, but are not limited to: race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, age, disability, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, lawful source of income or familial status."
This notice must be prominently posted in all real estate broker offices and at all public open houses. (Rev. 02/25)
05 Official NYS Fair Housing Notice Document
You can view and download the official, printable New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice (Rev. 02/25) issued by the New York Department of State:
06 You Have the Right to File a Complaint
If you believe you have been subjected to housing discrimination, you have the right to file an official complaint with regulatory authorities:
