Craig’s List Finally Takes Action to Prevent Housing Discrimination
(post by BT) Looks like Craig’ List finally got up to speed, caught up with the times…
Below is their new and finally clear description of what is not allowed. Craig’s even provides potential victims of discrimination links to file complaints.
What I would like to know is… now that they have made it easier to make complaints, how are the necessary departments going to handle the overwhelming complaints they will get from discriminatory by-owner ads and even some ignorant agent listings?
It is illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental or leasing of housing because of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or religion.
In New York City and in other municipalities in the state, it is also illegal to discriminate against people based on their source of income, including receipt of Section 8 or other public benefits.
It is furthermore also illegal to place housing advertisements containing discriminatory language on craigslist or any other site. Law enforcement officials survey craigslist for discriminatory advertisements and violators are subject to civil penalties (up to $10,000 per violation) and revocation of real estate license.
If you notice a discriminatory advertisement please flag it for removal, and follow the links below to file complaints with the: