Fair Housing Statement

Applicable Laws & Protected Classes

Gadura Real Estate LLC strictly complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and New York City fair housing laws. The following laws prohibit discrimination in housing based on the listed protected characteristics:

Federal Fair Housing Act — 42 U.S.C. §3601 et seq.

The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, financing, or advertising of housing based on:

New York State Human Rights Law — Executive Law §296

New York State law adds the following protected classes beyond the federal baseline:

New York City Human Rights Law — NYC Admin. Code §8-107

For properties within the five boroughs of New York City, the NYC Human Rights Law is among the most comprehensive anti-discrimination statutes in the country. It adds:

Important — Source of Income: NYC law specifically prohibits landlords and sellers from refusing to accept Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), public assistance, disability income, or any other lawful source of income as payment. Any agent or broker who steers a client away from a property because of a housing voucher violates NYC law and may face substantial civil penalties.

What Housing Discrimination Looks Like

Under these laws, it is illegal to do any of the following based on a protected characteristic:

• Refuse to sell, rent, or negotiate housing to a person.
• Make housing unavailable or deny that housing exists when it does.
• Set different terms or conditions (e.g., different deposit requirements, different lease terms).
• Advertise housing in a way that indicates a preference for or against certain groups.
• Steer a buyer or renter toward or away from a neighborhood based on protected characteristics.
• Deny or impose different conditions on mortgage loans or real estate services.
• Threaten, coerce, or intimidate any person for exercising their fair housing rights.
• Fail to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
• Refuse to allow reasonable modifications to a unit for a disabled occupant.

Anti-Steering Policy

Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers or renters toward or away from specific neighborhoods, buildings, or units based on the racial, ethnic, national origin, religious, or any other protected characteristics of either the client or the neighborhood residents.

Gadura Real Estate LLC has a zero-tolerance policy for steering in any form. Our agents show clients all properties that meet their specified criteria, in all neighborhoods they express interest in, regardless of the demographic composition of those areas.

While we are proud to serve the diverse communities of South Queens — including families of South Asian, Guyanese, Indo-Caribbean, Caribbean, Hispanic, and African American heritage — and while we provide real estate services in multiple languages, we serve all buyers, sellers, and renters equally, without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing

In accordance with HUD guidelines on affirmative fair housing marketing, Gadura Real Estate LLC:

• Uses the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan in advertising and marketing materials.
• Ensures marketing reaches all segments of the community, not only specific demographic groups.
• Does not use words, phrases, photographs, or illustrations in advertising that suggest a preference for or against any protected class.
• Makes real estate services available to all persons on equal terms and conditions.

Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications for Persons with Disabilities

Gadura Real Estate LLC recognizes the right of persons with disabilities to:

• Request reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, and practices when necessary to afford equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
• Make reasonable modifications to a dwelling (at the tenant's expense in most cases) to allow full use and enjoyment of the premises.
• Reside with an assistance animal (including emotional support animals) in housing that otherwise prohibits pets, subject to applicable NYC and NYS rules.

If you need accommodations in connection with our services, please contact us at (718) 850-0010.

How to Report Housing Discrimination

If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you have the right to file a complaint. There are no filing fees. You may contact:

Agency Disclosure — NY RPL §443

New York State law (Real Property Law §443) requires all real estate licensees to provide a written disclosure form about the types of agency relationships available at the time of first substantive contact with a prospective buyer or seller. Our full Agency Disclosure Form is available at our Resources page and will be provided in person at first substantive contact.

Contact Us About Fair Housing

We welcome questions, concerns, and feedback about fair housing practices. Please contact us at: