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Long Island real estate brokers sued for housing discrimination after undercover
9 months 4 days ago #155
by Jessica
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8 months 3 weeks ago #961
by Doladiti
Replied by Doladiti on topic Long Island real estate brokers sued for housing discrimination after undercover
Wow, this is definitely a concerning case, and it raises some important questions about housing discrimination and the role of real estate brokers. The article describes how two undercover investigators, one black and one Hispanic, posed as renters and were allegedly discriminated against by real estate brokers. The brokers are accused of steering the investigators to specific neighborhoods based on their race and discouraging them from viewing certain properties. This is not only illegal, but it also perpetuates segregation and inequality. I hope that this case leads to changes in the real estate industry and helps to make housing more accessible and equitable for everyone.
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8 months 3 weeks ago #965
by gagoo
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It happened When residents looking for apartments to rent got pushback, a nonprofit housing watchdog group sent undercover testers to meet and call realtors.
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8 months 3 weeks ago #969
by amjad
Replied by amjad on topic Long Island real estate brokers sued for housing discrimination after undercover
Long Island real estate brokers are being sued for housing discrimination after undercover investigators posed as renters. When residents looking for apartments to rent got pushback, a nonprofit housing watchdog group sent undercover testers to meet and call realtors.
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8 months 3 weeks ago #1097
by abiolasegun979@gmail.com
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According to a recent news article, three Long Island real estate brokerages have agreed to pay a $115,000 settlement over claims of illegal housing discrimination 1. The agents associated with the firms allegedly steered prospective homebuyers of color away from white neighborhoods, subjected them to different requirements than white homebuyers, and otherwise engaged in biased behavior 1. The investigation was launched after Newsday reported in 2019 that Long Island real estate brokers routinely steered prospective homebuyers to neighborhoods based on their race 2.
Housing discrimination is illegal under state and federal fair housing laws 1. It is important to note that everyone has the right to fair access to housing, and efforts to discriminate against any individual or group of people cannot be tolerated
Housing discrimination is illegal under state and federal fair housing laws 1. It is important to note that everyone has the right to fair access to housing, and efforts to discriminate against any individual or group of people cannot be tolerated
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