Across the United States, there are both federal and local laws in place regarding housing discrimination. New York law, in accordance to the federal Fair Housing Act, makes it illegal for discrimination to take place in housing transactions in New York city. The law applies to individuals living in an apartment, multiple family dwelling, co-op, condo, government housing, or residential hotel. However, the law may not apply in certain arrangements of two-family housing. According to the law, housing providers, which include landlords, superintendents, building managers, condo owners, and other providers, cannot discriminate when selling, renting, or leasing a house. Things that constitute discrimination include race, color, origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, source of income, lawful occupation, citizenship status, or the presence of children. The housing discrimination law also extends to advertising and lending related to the housing process.