ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Real Estate Board has adopted a new rule against discrimination by real estate brokers and sales people where any adverse finding by state or local agencies or courts could cost their licenses.
The 15-member board includes state officials, brokers and members of the public, most appointed by the governor.
The rule says official findings of discrimination against licensed brokers or sales people "shall be presumptive evidence of untrustworthiness."
That will subject them to discipline, including a proceeding for revoking their licenses.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, announcing the rule's approval, says it will strengthen the state's efforts at fair housing enforcement, and his administration has "zero tolerance" for discrimination.
