26th WEDNESDAY 1:30pm
Event Location Administrator Event Duration
Fair Housing History Manhattan Vince Rocco 3.75hr


This course covers basic fair housing principles which salespersons and brokers are expected to know and practice. The course also examines the Federal, State, local and regulatory codes that shape fair housing as we know it.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the law by reviewing historical origins and social objectives. The course begins at the time in America when we had "unfair housing," in other words, people living in the forced servitude of slavery. The historical account continues through the Civil War, the Civil Rights era, and the Women's and Disabilities movements to the present day. Landmark Supreme Court cases are also covered in detail, along with examples of enforcement in the real estate industry. This timeline is intended to clarify, amplify and dramatize the laws we follow in real estate practice.

In licensing classes, students were required to memorize fair housing laws and court decisions. In this class, they learn why and how these historic strides were made. Techniques for upholding fair housing law also will be discussed in detail.

Among the many topics, this class will include:
Fair Housing Concepts
Brokerage practices
What Housing is Covered under Fair Housing?
Definitions: "Protected Groups", "Profiling" etc.
Megan's Law
History and Legislation
Federal Laws
Supreme Court Cases
Plessy v. Ferguson, Buchanan v. Warley, Brown v. Board of Ed., Shelley v Kraemer, Jones v Mayer
NY State Legislation and Local Laws
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
NYC Fair Housing Protections
How Real Estate Licensees Can Support Fair Housing

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About Vince


Vince Rocco is dedicated to delivering quality service to his buyers and sellers while closely overseeing all aspects of the transaction process. Always honest and straightforward, he achieves success for his clients through integrity, dedication, and flexibility. 


Cultivating strong, lasting relationships is among Vince’s passions, and as a result, he has developed a wide network of connections throughout NYC. 


Vince maintains an extensive knowledge of both Manhattan and Brooklyn, and he has a proven track record of success in both boroughs. He is highly regarded in the industry as a new condo development sales and marketing expert, having successfully sold out several prominent projects in New York City.


Vince has appeared on HGTV’s House Hunters, and the DIY Network’s Sweat Equity. He has also been featured in top publications like The New York Times, New York Post, and New York Magazine. Vince can also be found sharing his insights on his podcasts, “Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco,” and “Talking New York Real Estate with Vince Rocco.” The popular shows have garnered loyal followings.


In his spare time, Vince teaches Real Estate Continuing Education at the New York Real Estate Institute (NYREI). He currently lives on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
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