How Landlords Can Prevent Discrimination Lawsuits

Buffalo Investors & Exchangors Group – October 2016 Seminar

FRIEDMAN & RANZENHOFER, PC does not represent residential tenants unless they were injured on the property.

Landlords will learn about their rights and responsibilities under the federal, state and local fair housing laws. Drawing on over thirty-seven years of experience representing landlords, Attorney Robert Friedman will explain the U.S. Fair Housing Act, New York State Human Rights Law and local discrimination laws. According to Mr. Friedman, “proper tenant screening, lease drafting, advertising and record-keeping will prevent landlords from being sued for housing discrimination. Landlords face enormous liability for discrimination including sexual harassment of tenants and denying tenants the right to have emotional assistance and service animals. Find Out About our Upcoming Seminars Here

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