Ballston Spa, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-3
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 114-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Ballston Spa: A. To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. C. To make, print or publish or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a persons or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Section 114-3 of Ballston Spa's Code of Ordinances prohibits a range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing within the village, based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule covers refusals to sell or rent, unequal terms and conditions, discriminatory advertising, misrepresenting availability, and so-called 'blockbusting' — profiting by stoking fears about who is moving into a neighborhood. Certain exemptions exist under § 114-6, but outside those exemptions, these protections apply broadly to dwellings in Ballston Spa.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 114-3, compliant housing providers in Ballston Spa treat all prospective buyers and renters consistently regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin — applying the same criteria, terms, and availability disclosures to everyone. Operators generally review their advertising materials to ensure no language or imagery signals a preference for or against any protected class. Steering practices and any representations designed to exploit neighborhood demographic changes for profit are also prohibited under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 114-3 gives residents and prospective residents of Ballston Spa the right to be free from discriminatory treatment when seeking to buy or rent a home, including being falsely told a unit is unavailable. If a tenant or applicant believes a housing provider has violated this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state civil rights body, contacting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Documented records of communications, advertisements, and interactions can be relevant when pursuing any of these avenues.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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