Chatham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 41 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 41-2
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All definitions of Article 15 of the Executive Law of the State of New York, as amended, as pertain to fair housing are incorporated by reference herein.
Section 41-2 of Chatham's fair housing ordinance (ch. 41 § 41-2) does not create its own standalone glossary of terms; instead, it adopts the definitions already established in Article 15 of New York State's Executive Law—the state's Human Rights Law—as the working vocabulary for Chatham's local fair housing rules. Any term used in the ordinance carries the same meaning it has under state law, and updates to the state definitions automatically carry over. This approach keeps local and state fair housing language consistent with one another.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Chatham should be aware that the defined terms governing fair housing obligations under ch. 41 § 41-2 are drawn directly from Article 15 of the New York State Executive Law. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those state-level definitions—covering concepts such as protected classes and discriminatory practices—because those meanings control how Chatham's ordinance is interpreted and applied. Staying current with any amendments to Article 15 is part of maintaining alignment with local requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 41 § 41-2, the rights and protections available to tenants in Chatham are interpreted using the same definitions found in Article 15 of the New York State Executive Law, the state's Human Rights Law. This means tenants can look to state fair housing definitions to understand what conduct or classifications are covered by the local ordinance. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may explore filing a complaint with a relevant state or local agency, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with both state and local fair housing law.
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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