Ballston Spa, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-5
Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Ballston Spa 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/her in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Section 114-5 of the Ballston Spa Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone operating within the Village from blocking a person's access to, membership in, or participation in real estate brokerage services—such as multiple-listing services or broker organizations—based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory treatment in the terms or conditions of that access or membership on the same protected grounds. It applies broadly to any service, organization, or facility connected to the buying, selling, or renting of dwellings.
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Property owners and managers who use or participate in brokerage services, MLS platforms, or related real estate organizations in Ballston Spa should be aware that § 114-5 requires equal access and equal terms for all participants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators ensure that referral arrangements, MLS memberships, and cooperative brokerage relationships are offered and administered without regard to those protected characteristics. Maintaining written, consistently applied policies for how brokerage relationships are established and terminated can help demonstrate compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 114-5 of the Ballston Spa Code of Ordinances, individuals who believe they have been denied access to or discriminated against within a real estate brokerage service or MLS on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin may have grounds to raise a violation. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the Village of Ballston Spa, contacting the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or reaching out to a local fair-housing or tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting the nature of the denial or discriminatory terms—including dates, communications, and the names of organizations involved—is generally considered useful when pursuing any of these paths.
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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