Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-2
Policy and purposes
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A. In accord with Title 8 of the United States Code, § 296 of the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Article III of Chapter 48 of this Code, it is the policy of the City of Albany to provide fair housing. B. The purposes of this chapter are to effectuate the revitalization of the housing stock that strengthens our neighborhoods. The City of Albany finds it necessary to protect the rights of its residents to equal access to housing, which will help prevent the decline in property values and ensuring housing choices for all living in the City of Albany.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-2 establishes the City of Albany's official policy of providing fair housing, aligning local law with federal and New York State civil rights protections. The provision declares that equal access to housing is a right of Albany residents, and that protecting this right serves the broader goals of neighborhood revitalization and stable property values. This section functions as a statement of intent and purpose that frames the rest of Chapter 187.
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Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-2, the City of Albany has formally committed to fair housing as a matter of municipal policy, grounded in federal law, New York State Human Rights Law § 296, and local ordinance. Operators who understand this foundational policy are generally better positioned to align their practices with the equal-access principles that the rest of Chapter 187 is designed to enforce. Reviewing the full chapter in light of this stated purpose helps property owners understand the intent behind the specific requirements that follow.
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Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-2 affirms that Albany residents have a right to equal access to housing, a policy grounded in the U.S. Code, New York State Human Rights Law § 296, and local ordinance. This declaration of purpose can provide important context when evaluating whether conduct covered by Chapter 187 conflicts with the city's stated fair housing commitments. Tenants who believe their housing rights have been affected may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or the relevant local or state agency to understand what remedies Chapter 187 and related laws may provide.
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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