Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-3
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All such definitions of the Human Rights law of the State of New York, as amended, or Article III of Chapter 48 of this Code, as pertain to fair housing are hereby restated by the City as the provisions of this chapter.
Section 187-3 of Albany's Code of Ordinances (Chapter 187) establishes the definitional foundation for the city's fair housing rules by incorporating the definitions already set out in New York State's Human Rights Law and in Article III of Chapter 48 of the Albany City Code. Rather than creating its own separate glossary, this provision treats those existing definitions as if they were written directly into Chapter 187. Any term used in Chapter 187 that appears in either of those sources carries the same meaning here.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Albany should be aware that the key terms governing fair housing obligations under Chapter 187, § 187-3 — such as what constitutes a protected class or a discriminatory housing practice — are drawn directly from New York State's Human Rights Law and Albany City Code Chapter 48, Article III. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the definitions in both of those sources to understand the full scope of their fair housing duties. Staying current with any amendments to the State Human Rights Law is also part of maintaining compliance, since § 187-3 incorporates those definitions "as amended."
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 187-3 of Albany's Chapter 187, the definitions that determine who is protected and what conduct is prohibited in fair housing matters come from New York State's Human Rights Law and Albany City Code Chapter 48, Article III. Tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory treatment can look to those sources to understand whether their situation falls within a protected category. General enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance.
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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