In this episode of Case Files, Leslie Tucker reviews a complaint alleging that the Parkoff organization engaged in discriminatory practices against housing voucher holders. Testing results suggested unequal treatment between applicants with employment income and those using vouchers, raising key issues under New York State and City human rights laws. Leslie explains why lawful source-of-income protections matter, how inconsistent leasing practices can lead to liability, and what property management professionals should do as voucher-related testing becomes more common.
Key Takeaways
00:00 – Introduction to the Parkoff case
00:31 – Overview of the complaint and alleged discriminatory practices
01:37 – How fair housing testing uncovered the disparities
02:49 – Why voucher discrimination is unlawful in New York
03:53 – Laws cited: NY State & NYC Human Rights Laws
04:47 – What the complaint seeks (training, policy changes, monitoring, damages)
04:56 – Key lessons for property management professionals
06:32 – Final reminders on consistency, policy adherence, and growing SOI testing
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