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St. Lawrence County Planning Office
Fair Housing Task Force
The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination that is based on a person’s:
Examples of Possible Discrimination
1. You inquire about an apartment, and the manager tells you he just rented it
2. The owner/manager refuses to tell you why the house/unit is not available
3. The rent or deposit is higher than advertised
4. The manager says the unit is rented but the sign is still up
5. You are told; “You won’t like it here; there’s no place for your kids to play”
6. The manager says there are occupancy limits such as three people in a two bedroom unit
7. You are asked about your marital status, race, nature of disability, or citizenship
8. You are told the building is not made for a wheelchair, or you can’t make changes to the building
9. You are not allowed to submit an application
10. The manager says the unit has been taken off the market temporarily
Report a Violation Do you feel you’ve experienced housing discrimination? Here’s what you can do to report a violation: Complete and submit HUD’s Housing Discrimination Form. You can also contact The Fair Housing Council of Central New York.
Not sure if you’ve experienced housing discrimination, but have a rental housing complaint? You can file a consumer complaint with the Attorney General’s Office.
Need more information?
Email (planning@stlawco.org) or call (315-379-2292) the County Planning Office.
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