Queens apartment seekers allege broker's text exposed housing discrimination
The lawsuit says a Douglas Elliman agent referenced Black tenants in a text and was later fired, according to the couple's attorney.
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New York City Real Estate Agent Reportedly Fired After Allegedly Sending Racist Text About Black Clients
A New York City real estate agent, Helen Tzelios, was fired after allegedly sending a racist text about Black clients. In addition, a lawsuit has been filed against Douglas Elliman Real Estate.RELATED: Converse Ad Sparks Controversy As Internet Users Say It Appears To Show KKK Imagery New York Real Estate Agent Reportedly Sends Racist TextA New York [...]
Long Island couple, in lawsuit, alleges Queens real estate saleswoman inadvertently texted them racially discriminatory note when showing apartment
According to the suit, the couple was about to view the home on June 20 when they received a text from the salesperson that she'd apparently intended for one of the unit's owners.
Teary Lisa Renee Olaso And Fiancée, Cyril Christopher Sue Real Estate Agent For Discrimination
Finding an apartment should be about the rent, location, and whether the bathroom looks like it survived a natural disaster. Unfortunately, Lisa Renee Olaso and her fiancée, Cyril Christopher, say their apartment hunt in Queens turned into something far more upsetting. The couple has filed a lawsuit against a real estate brokerage, an agent, and several property owners. They allege that a broker sent a text message referencing their race while t…
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