Cazenovia Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-1
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Cazenovia and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin in the sale, rental, or advertising of dwellings, in the provision of brokerage services, or in the availability of residential real-estate-related transactions, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cazenovia, in the County of Madison, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and the Village Laws, hereby obtains, enacts, and publishes this article.
Chapter 105, § 105-1 of the Cazenovia Village Code establishes the legal foundation and stated purpose of the village's fair housing ordinance. It declares that housing opportunities within the Village of Cazenovia must be available to all people without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This provision covers the sale, rental, and advertising of dwellings, brokerage services, and residential real-estate-related transactions, and it derives its authority from New York's General Municipal and Village Laws.
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Under § 105-1 of the Cazenovia Village Code, property owners and managers operating within the Village of Cazenovia are subject to a local fair housing framework that prohibits discriminatory practices across the full lifecycle of a housing transaction. Compliant operators generally ensure that their rental listings, advertising, tenant screening, and brokerage interactions do not treat people differently on the basis of the protected characteristics enumerated in this provision. Familiarity with this foundational section helps operators understand the scope of obligations that the rest of Chapter 105 builds upon.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-1 of the Cazenovia Village Code signals that residents and prospective residents of the Village of Cazenovia have a locally protected right to fair housing opportunities free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This provision serves as the cornerstone of the village's fair housing article, meaning that conduct covered by Chapter 105 — such as discriminatory advertising or rental denials — may be subject to local enforcement. Individuals who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization, a fair housing agency, or reviewing the full Chapter 105 ordinance to understand available complaint and enforcement 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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