Requires the division of human rights to report on its website findings of discriminatory practices relating to lawful sources of income; requires landlords of 6 or more residential units to report annually certain information relating to applicants who receive rental subsidies.
Impact
Under A09171, any landlord operating more than six residential rental units will be required to report annually on their rental applications. This includes data regarding the total number of applications received, the number from individuals using subsidies such as Section 8 vouchers, and the outcomes regarding lease offers and denials. This reporting requirement is expected to illuminate patterns of discriminatory practices and help authorities analyze the housing market's treatment of applicants from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. It represents a significant effort to address and reduce housing discrimination related to income sources.
Summary
Bill A09171 proposes amendments to the executive law and the real property law, aiming to enhance transparency regarding discrimination based on lawful sources of income. The bill mandates the Division of Human Rights to maintain a public database accessible via its website, allowing individuals to access information about discriminatory practices. This includes details about liable landlords, the geographic location of offenses, and any penalties imposed. Such measures are intended to promote fair housing practices and awareness of income source discrimination within New York State.
Contention
While the intention of A09171 is to increase transparency and accountability in housing practices, it may face criticism from landlords and property owners concerned about the increased administrative burden and potential legal repercussions implied by the requirement to report detailed applicant data. Supporters advocate for the bill as a crucial step in combating discrimination in rental practices, while opponents may view it as an unnecessary intervention that complicates the landlord-tenant relationship. The dialogue surrounding this bill highlights the ongoing tension between regulatory oversight and property owner autonomy in the housing market.
Requires local boards and the division of housing and community renewal to submit certain residential housing and zoning information to the department of state annually; requires such information to be published by the department of state on its website.
Requires local boards and the division of housing and community renewal to submit certain residential housing and zoning information to the department of state annually; requires such information to be published by the department of state on its website.
Includes positive rental payment information reporting as a preference in the evaluation of project applications in the New York state low income housing tax credit program; requires landlords to offer tenants the option of positive rental payment information reporting; creates notice requirements for the election of positive rental payment information reporting.
Prohibits discriminatory advertisement practices in relation to the sale or renting of housing; allows for the division of human rights to investigate such occurrences.
Requires employers to annually report to the division of human rights the number of settlements with employees and other individuals performing services in the workplace regarding claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment; requires the division of human rights to provide an annual report to the governor and the legislature; makes conforming technical changes.
Requires employers to annually report to the division of human rights the number of settlements with employees and other individuals performing services in the workplace regarding claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment; requires the division of human rights to provide an annual report to the governor and the legislature; makes conforming technical changes.
Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance.
Requires the office of victim services to publicize programs offered by the office and to include certain information in annual reports to the governor and the legislature and to make such reports public on the office's website.