Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 77-7
Authority; enforcement; penalties for offenses
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A. Authority and responsibility. The authority and responsibility for publicizing, administering and enforcing this chapter shall be in the town's Fair Housing Officer, to be desginated by the Supervisor of the Town of Barton. B. Violations of this chapter shall be an offense and shall be reported in person or in writing, to the town's Attorney/Fair Housing Officer within one year of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. C. Enforcement. Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated, the Fair Housing Officer shall institute a proceeding in Town Justice Court against the alleged violator within 100 days following the issuance of the charge. D. Penalties for offenses. Where a person or organization has been found guilty of a violation of this chapter, a fine shall be imposed on such person or organization not to exceed $1,000. Each and every separate violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense for the purposes of imposing the appropriate fine.
Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-7 establishes that the town's Fair Housing Officer, appointed by the Town Supervisor, is responsible for administering and enforcing the local fair housing chapter. Alleged violations must be reported—in person or in writing—within one year of the discriminatory housing practice, after which the Fair Housing Officer may bring a proceeding in Town Justice Court within 100 days of a charge being issued. Anyone found guilty of a violation may be fined up to $1,000, with each separate violation treated as a distinct offense subject to its own fine.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-7, property owners and managers operating in the Town of Barton are subject to enforcement by the town's Fair Housing Officer, who has the authority to initiate proceedings in Town Justice Court. Operators who maintain fair housing compliance practices—such as consistent tenant-selection criteria and documented non-discriminatory policies—generally reduce exposure to charges under this chapter. Because each separate violation can carry its own fine of up to $1,000, operators typically treat every individual housing transaction as an independent compliance obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-7 gives residents who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices the ability to report those concerns to the town's Attorney/Fair Housing Officer, either in person or in writing, within one year of the alleged incident. The Fair Housing Officer is then empowered to pursue enforcement through Town Justice Court, and a guilty party may face fines up to $1,000 per violation. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been violated may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group for general information about available options.
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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