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Nonsolicitation And Cease And Desist Orders Against Real Estate Brokers In New York, Aba Heiman Jan 1987

Nonsolicitation And Cease And Desist Orders Against Real Estate Brokers In New York, Aba Heiman

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This Article will trace the origin, growth and enforcement of nonsolicitation and cease and desist orders. Part II outlines the federal framework for dealing with discriminatory practices by real estate brokers. Section A focuses on "steering" the target of cease and desist orders-and illustrates the dilemma of both the victims and the brokers. Section B details blockbusting-the target of nonsolicitation orders. In discussing its genesis, financial operation, and sociological implications, this section also considers whether solicitation by brokers constitutes "commercial speech" protected by the first amendment. Section C briefly explores the effectiveness of section 1982 of the Civil Rights Act …


Third Party Suits Under Section 3612 Of The Fair Housing Act Of 1968, Gary A. Grasso Jan 1977

Third Party Suits Under Section 3612 Of The Fair Housing Act Of 1968, Gary A. Grasso

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This note examines the Fair Housing Act of 1968 (1968 Act) which makes it unlawful, with certain exceptions, to discriminate in the sale or rental of private housing. In particular, the note examines the remedies available under Sections 3610 and 3612, which provide for the enforcement of the statute by private complainants. The note focuses on the issue of standing and the question of alternative use involving sections 3610 and 3612 of the 1968 Act, especially as to third party complainants. The note concludes that just as section 3610 was opened to plaintiffs arguing for the rights of third parties, …