A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting consumer credit history from being used in connection with certain subsidized housing accommodations

Summary

Under the New York City Human Rights Law, discrimination based on a lawful source of income is illegal. This bill would clarify that, where a tenant’s housing costs are covered in full or in part by programs like Section 8 or CityFHEPS, prospective landlords may not request, seek access to, or use a tenant’s consumer credit history as a condition to a lease agreement.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council