Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 34 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 34-3
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
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Except as exempted by § 34-6 herein, it shall be unlawful within the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson: 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 to make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. 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, national origin, handicap or familial status. 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, national origin, handicap or familial status or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status 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 person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status.
Section 34-3 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances ch. 34 prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale or rental of housing within the village. Covered protected characteristics include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, and familial status. The rule bars not only outright refusals to sell or rent, but also discriminatory terms, misleading statements about availability, discriminatory advertising, and blockbusting — the practice of profiting by steering owners to sell based on the demographic composition of a neighborhood. Exemptions exist under § 34-6 of the same chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 34-3 of Castleton-on-Hudson Code ch. 34, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, documented criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and communicating availability — without regard to any applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no language that signals a preference for or against any protected class. Staff and agents involved in leasing are generally trained to avoid representations about neighborhood demographics that could constitute blockbusting under subsection E.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 34-3 of Castleton-on-Hudson Code ch. 34 gives residents and prospective residents the right to be free from discriminatory treatment across every stage of a housing transaction — from initial inquiry through lease terms and access to services. If a tenant or applicant believes they have been denied housing, quoted different terms, or received misleading information about availability based on a protected characteristic, that experience may form the basis of a complaint or legal claim. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing agencies can help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what complaint pathways — including federal fair housing channels — may be available.
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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