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Complaint for Compensation for Housing Discrimination due to Sexual Orientation

Tuesday, February 15, 2000
| Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Kings

This complaints seeks damages for a gay couple in New York City who were denied rental of an apartment on the basis of their sexual orientation. The actions of the real estate company stand in violation of New York City Fair Housing laws and the plaintiff is therefore entitled to just compensation under the law.