NYC Council quashes bill to end tenant criminal background checks
The New York City Council refused to vote on Fair Chance for Housing Act, which would prevent landlords from denying tenants based on their criminal records. The bill may go back up for a vote in 2022
by Marian McPherson Dec 16
Landlords who denied ex-convicts settle landmark housing case
The record-setting $1.19M settlement hinged on allegations that managers said ex-convicts would 'scare' employees