New York § 223-A - 223-ADiscrimination against persons who have certain household pets
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 223-A — 223-ADiscrimination against persons who have certain household pets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 223-A. 223-ADiscrimination against persons who have certain household pets
§ 223-a. Discrimination against persons who have certain household pets. No person who has been adjudged to be legally blind or who is a severely physically handicapped person or who is a mute shall be denied occupancy in a dwelling in any project or be subjected to eviction from any such dwelling on the sole ground that such person owns a dog or cat which will or does reside with such person therein, provided, however, that if after occupancy a health hazard results on account of such dog or cat, the public health officer having jurisdiction may take such corrective measures as are appropriate.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 223-A
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 223-A cover?
Section 223-A ("223-ADiscrimination against persons who have certain household pets") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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