Cori A. Rosen

Cori A. Rosen

December 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Are New York City Housing Providers Ready for the Fair Chance for Housing Act?

New York housing agencies have long taken the position that blanket denial of applicants with criminal convictions has a disparate impact on persons of color. Here, Gary Rosenberg and Cori Rosen discuss the ‘Fair Chance for Housing Act’ effective Jan. 1, 2025, which addresses this issue - specifically criminal background checks.

By Gary M. Rosenberg and Cori A. Rosen

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