This is an open letter to landlords, brokers and tenants in the Norwood News readership area.
Landlords of six housing units or more cannot refuse to accept section 8 vouchers or any federal, state, or city subsidies under local law 10 Int. 061-A. This includes people on public assistance or Social Security.
Neither can they print, circulate, or advertise housing that contains this limitation. This legislation prohibiting landlords to discriminate against tenants based on lawful sources of income was passed by the New York City Council on March 26, 2008.
I see it violated in brokers’ windows where it says “Section 8 working person preferred” and many ads in newspapers that say, “working persons only.” If you feel you have been discriminated against because of Section 8 vouchers or other lawful money, you should call the NYC Human Rights Commission or your local Council member. You can call the League of Women Voters at (212) 725-3541 to find the phone number of your Council member.
Henry Braun
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