Adams, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 118 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 118-6
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Adams to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or to discriminate against him in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Section 118-6 of the Adams, N.Y. Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone operating within the Village of Adams from blocking a person's access to, membership in, or participation in real estate–related services and organizations—such as multiple-listing services or brokers' associations—based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule also bars imposing unequal terms or conditions on that access or membership for the same protected reasons. In short, the provision extends fair-housing protections into the professional infrastructure of the real estate industry, not just the transaction itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 118-6 of the Adams Village Code, property owners and managers who participate in or refer others to multiple-listing services, brokers' organizations, or similar trade facilities are expected to ensure that access to those services is offered on equal terms regardless of a prospective buyer's or renter's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators typically review their referral and membership practices to confirm that no protected characteristic influences who is directed to—or excluded from—these professional resources. Maintaining written, neutral criteria for how clients are referred to or enrolled in such services is a common practice among operators seeking to align with § 118-6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 118-6 of the Adams, N.Y. Code of Ordinances gives individuals the right to equal access to real estate–related services and organizations—including multiple-listing services and brokers' groups—free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If a person believes they were denied access to, or given worse terms of participation in, such a service because of a protected characteristic, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency, contacting the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Keeping records of communications and interactions with brokers or service organizations can be useful when exploring any of these paths under § 118-6.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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