Fight Back Against Housing Discrimination In Co-Ops And Condominiums

No one should be denied the opportunity to purchase, lease, or occupy a co-op share or condominium unit based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or other protected characteristic. Federal and state fair housing laws apply to co-ops and condominiums just as they apply to traditional rentals. Yet discrimination persists—co-op boards arbitrarily reject purchase applications from buyers of certain races or national origins. Boards impose discriminatory conditions on approvals based on familial status. Boards refuse reasonable accommodations for residents with disabilities. Landlords within buildings refuse to rent to families with children. Building management enforces house rules discriminatorily against certain residents. A resident who complains about discrimination or asserts their fair housing rights faces retaliation through increased assessments, selective enforcement of rules, or threats of eviction. If you have been the victim of housing discrimination in your co-op or condominium, you have legal remedies available. Sverd Law Firm has successfully pursued housing discrimination claims on behalf of residents and prospective buyers whose fair housing rights have been violated.

Common Forms Of Housing Discrimination In Residential Buildings

Housing discrimination in co-ops and condominiums takes many forms. A co-op board may arbitrarily reject your purchase application or impose unreasonable conditions on approval based on your protected status. A condominium board may refuse to approve your sublease based on your race, familial status, or national origin. A landlord within the building may refuse to rent to you because of your disability or because you have children. Building management may selectively enforce house rules against residents of certain protected classes. A board may refuse to grant a reasonable accommodation for a disability or may charge excessive fees for accessibility modifications. Retaliation is also discrimination—a board cannot increase your assessments, selectively enforce rules, or threaten eviction because you complained about discrimination or asserted your fair housing rights. These violations deprive you of housing opportunities and constitute unlawful discrimination.

We Enforce Your Fair Housing Rights

Sverd Law Firm pursues housing discrimination claims to hold co-op boards, condominium boards, building management, and landlords accountable for unlawful conduct. We challenge discriminatory board approvals and house rules, investigate discriminatory enforcement, and litigate aggressively to obtain damages, injunctive relief, and protection of your fair housing rights.

Let Us Handle Your Case

If you have experienced housing discrimination in your co-op or condominium building, email us to schedule your initial consultation today.