237-A - Discrimination Against Children in Dwelling Houses and Manufactured Home Parks.

NY Real Prop L § 237-A (2019) (N/A)
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(1) housing units for senior citizens subsidized, insured, or guaranteed by the federal government; or

(2) one or two family owner occupied dwelling houses or manufactured homes; or

(3) manufactured home parks intended and operated for occupancy by persons fifty-five years of age or older. In determining whether housing is intended and operated for occupancy by persons fifty-five years of age or older, Sec. 807(b)(2)(c)(42 U.S.C. 3607(b)(2)(c)) of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1988, as amended, shall apply. b. Civil liability:

(1) where discriminatory conduct prohibited by this section has occurred, an aggrieved individual shall have a cause of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for damages, declaratory and injunctive relief;

(2) in all actions brought under this section, reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court may be awarded to a prevailing plaintiff.