The Fair Chance for Housing Act would ban the screenings, even for those convicted of murder or other serious crimes.
A majority of city council members have agreed to back the Fair Chance for Housing Act which bans the screenings even for those convicted of crimes.New York City landlords may soon be prohibited from performing criminal background checks on prospective tenants.
A majority of City Council members have agreed to back the Fair Chance for Housing Act which bans the screenings, even for those convicted of murder or other serious crimes.His office says no one should be denied housing because they engaged with the criminal justice system.
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