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• Fair Housing
  
  Fair housing
  
  Accessible housing for everyone
  
  Whether you reside in a city, suburb, or rural community, finding safe, affordable housing can be a challenge.
  
  Fortunately, our laws safeguard your right to choose where to live without discrimination based on race, religious beliefs, sex, or a number of other attributes.
  
  Federal and our state laws in New york city exist to guarantee that equal housing chances are available to all. Some city governments offer a lot more securities. This guidance describes some of those laws and includes information about what to do if you believe a property owner, seller, or lender has actually discriminated against you.
  
  Housing is one of life's fundamentals