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Tenant Discrimination

The Second Circuit ruled that, while there is “no question” a landlord may be liable under the Fair Housing Act for intentionally discriminating against a tenant based on race, landlords cannot be held liable for tenant-on-tenant harassment.

MANHATTAN — The Second Circuit ruled that, while there is “no question” a landlord may be liable under the Fair Housing Act for intentionally discriminating against a tenant based on race, landlords cannot be held liable for tenant-on-tenant harassment. 

Categories / Appeals, Civil Rights, Law

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