New York Brokerage

# New York Brokerage: Practice & Fair Housing ## Why This Matters on the Exam This section carries approximately 12% of the state portion of your NY Real Estate Salesperson exam, making it one of the highest-weighted state topics. Expect direct questions on protected classes, prohibited practices, NYC-specific laws (including brand-new legislation), and brokerage office rules. --- ## Federal Fair Housing Foundation The Federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) prohibits discrimination based on seven protected classes: | Class | Notes | |---|---| | Race | Always protected | | Color | Always protected | | Religion | Always protected | | National Origin | Always protected | | Sex | Includes gender | | Familial Status | Families with children under 18; pregnant persons | | Disability (Handicap) | Physical & mental; includes reasonable accommodation | These apply nationwide to the sale, rental, and financing of housing. --- ## New York State: Additional Protections New York's Human Rights Law (Executive Law Article 15) goes significantly further than federal law. NY adds the following protected classes: | NY-Added Class | Notes | |---|---| | Creed | Broader than "religion" | | Age (18+) | Protects adults | | Sexual Orientation | | | Gender Identity or Expression | | | Marital Status | | | Military Status | | | Citizenship/Immigration Status | Added December 2022 | > Key exam point: When a state…