Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154, art. IV § 154-12
Legislative intent (Buffalo Fair Housing Ordinance)
Operative Text
It is the goal of the City of Buffalo to continue efforts to revitalize and strengthen its neighborhoods. The City finds it necessary to protect the rights of its citizens to equal access to housing, which will help prevent the decline in property values yet ensure housing choices for all residents.
Section 154-12 of Buffalo's Code of Ordinances sets out the legislative intent behind the city's fair housing framework. It establishes that Buffalo's policy goal is to protect equal access to housing for all residents while simultaneously supporting neighborhood revitalization and stable property values. This provision does not impose specific duties or prohibitions on its own but provides the interpretive foundation for the rules that follow in Article IV.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 154-12 signals that the broader Article IV framework in which a property owner operates is grounded in the city's commitment to equal housing access and neighborhood stability. Operators who understand this legislative intent are generally better positioned to interpret and apply the more specific requirements that follow in the ordinance. Familiarity with this stated purpose can inform how a compliant property manager approaches tenant selection, marketing, and overall housing practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154-12 articulates Buffalo's commitment to ensuring that all residents have equal access to housing, which serves as the guiding principle behind the protections in Article IV. Tenants who believe their housing rights have been affected by discriminatory or exclusionary practices may find this statement of intent relevant context when raising concerns with local authorities or tenant-rights organizations. Understanding the policy goals expressed in § 154-12 can help tenants frame issues under the more specific provisions that follow in the ordinance.
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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