After investigating a complaint filed by ECBAWM attorneys for nonprofit client Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO), the New York State Division of Human Rights has filed a lawsuit in Bronx County Supreme Court on behalf of WRO alleging that one of the largest upstate New York landlords has violated the state’s protections against source of income discrimination.  The lawsuit alleges that Albany-based Dawn Homes Management Co., operator of 30 apartment complexes in upstate New York, has applied a minimum income requirement to applicants that excludes virtually all renters with vouchers that help pay a portion of their rent directly to the landlord.

Westchester Residential Opportunities are represented by ECBAWM partner Diane L. Houk and associate Sara Luz Estela.

Press:
“WRO Complaint Results in NY State Lawsuit against Dawn Homes Management,” WRO

“Dutchess apartments accused of housing discrimination,” Westfair Business Journal