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Zoe Johnson
August 11, 2022

Advocates ‘very confident’ housing background check ban will pass

Zoe Johnson
August 11, 2022

New York City Council Majority Leader Keith Powers introduced the Fair Chance for Housing Act Thursday, which would prohibit landlords from discriminating against potential tenants based on their criminal record.

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