Richards v. Mangum

Petitioners are the owners of a two-family residential property in Rochester. In March, 1969 they occupied one apartment and leased the other. In May, 1969 petitioners moved from the apartment and advertised that it was for rent. Thereafter a non-Caucasian filed a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights (Division) alleging discrimination against him in violation of the statute (Executive Law, § 296, subd. 5). The Division determined that it had jurisdiction and set the matter for a hearing (Executive Law, § 297, subd. 4).

Thereafter this proceeding was commenced in Supreme Court to…