Athens Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 145 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 145-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Athens 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, handicap, familial status, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status or military status.
Section 145-5 of the Athens Village Code prohibits real estate industry organizations — such as multiple-listing services and broker associations — from excluding or treating people unequally based on protected characteristics. The protected categories include race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, familial status, and several others. The rule applies to any service or facility connected to the buying or renting of homes within the Village of Athens.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Athens Village Code § 145-5, property owners and managers who participate in real estate organizations or listing services are expected to ensure that their use of those services does not involve discriminatory terms or conditions. Compliant operators typically review membership agreements and service arrangements to confirm that no protected class is excluded or disadvantaged. Maintaining consistent, non-discriminatory access to all brokerage and listing resources is a standard practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Athens Village Code § 145-5 gives individuals the right to equal access to real estate services and organizations when seeking to rent a dwelling, regardless of characteristics such as race, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation. If a person believes they have been denied access to or treated unequally within a listing service or broker organization on a prohibited basis, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local anti-discrimination law. Documenting any denial or unequal treatment in writing can be a useful step when exploring available options under this provision.
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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