Fair Admissions Policy

Most cooperative corporations require a prospective purchaser to submit an application and various supporting documents containing personal and confidential information concerning an applicant’s history and finances. The Board of Directors may also require one or more personal interviews with the prospective purchaser. The handling of this application and interview process may be subject to scrutiny and claims of unlawful discrimination.  The Council of New York Cooperatives has published an easy reference guide to help Boards of Directors stay within the law. Click here for a “Co-op Board Admissions Guide”.

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