New York State’s REALTORS® support equal housing opportunities for all
As we celebrate the 48th anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act, Buffalo’s REALTORS® know that despite the great progress that
has been made in nearly five decades, we must be diligent in ensuring fair access to housing for all.
We applaud Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent proposal to expand state fair housing protections on the basis of gender identity and his partnership with
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) here in Buffalo as part of his Fair Housing Enforcement Program.
I’m proud to note that REALTORS® incorporated gender identity as a protected class in our Code of Ethics in 2014.
As
professionals who help bring buyers and sellers together, REALTORS® see
on a daily basis the fulfillment that comes with homeownership. But,
sadly, we know that
housing discrimination still exists in 2016.
REALTORS®
support measured government efforts to root out housing discrimination
such as the state’s partnership with HOME in our communities. It is our
hope the program
will serve as a great reminder to sellers, real estate licensees and
landlords that housing discrimination will not and cannot be tolerated.
Both
The Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS and HOME work together
through the twenty five member Erie County Fair Housing Partnership
whose missions is to eliminate
housing discrimination through education and outreach to the community.
Buffalo’s
REALTORS® vigorously support the ideal that no one should be
discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, disability
or familial status as
well as the additional protected classes under New York State Law
including sexual orientation, military status, age or being a victim of
domestic violence.
As advocates for fair housing, REALTORS® believe in building strong, diverse communities where all are welcome.
Debbie Norman
Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs
Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors
200 John James Audubon Pkwy
Amherst, NY 14228
716-636-9000 fax: 716-636-9121
www.bnar.org www.2findyourhome.com
Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs
Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors
200 John James Audubon Pkwy
Amherst, NY 14228
716-636-9000 fax: 716-636-9121
www.bnar.org www.2findyourhome.com
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