The Commission on human rights reported that the broker of the firm Metro Garden Realty first agreed to rent out an apartment that was perfect for Jessica of Israel – mother with stepdaughter. But after learning that the baby of 2 years, the broker quickly woman refused to surrender the home.
As reported by AmNewYork, in August 2013, Jessica Israel wanted her daughter went to school in forest hills – Central part of Queens. And, of course, she was very happy when I found a one bedroom apartment for $ 1895.
Broker of Metro Garden Realty — Roger Masihi invited Israel to see the apartment. When she said she would come with her daughter, he asked, how many the child years. Finding out the age of the baby, Masihi reported that the owner of the apartment will be against settlement of such a small baby.
«I think the landlord will feel uncomfortable in this situation, given that the downstairs neighbor is involved in music, and can disturb the baby’s sleep. Thank you for telling me about it,» replied Masihi in a text message.
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He then offered to show other options that were either outside of the forest hills, or more.
«I was shocked,» admitted Israel. The hotline of the Commission on human rights, she learned that homeowners or brokers are prohibited to discriminate against tenants in connection with the presence of children. After clarifying this fact began many years of investigation and settlement negotiations, which ended in August this year.
The result of Masihi ordered to pay Israel 5 thousand dollars, and the broker must complete the training associated with the study of the laws on human rights. In addition, he is obliged to hang a poster «Notice of the rights of man» in his office, and distribute posters to tenants at the time of renewal of the lease for the next five years and work 40 hours on a voluntary basis during the year.
Israel, adopted since even a three year old boy, is worried about people like her, who could become victims of discrimination. As reported by the HRC, in recent years the number of claims on this score had increased. As of may 2017 in connection with such cases was held on 23 investigation, and in 2013-2014 there were only 11.
