Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 36A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 36A-5
Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Chenango to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or to discriminate against him in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 36A § 36A-5 prohibits any person or organization within the Town of Chenango from blocking someone's access to, membership in, or participation in real estate brokerage services—such as multiple-listing services or broker organizations—based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule also bars imposing different or worse terms and conditions of participation on those same protected grounds. This provision extends fair-housing protections into the professional infrastructure of the real estate market, not just the transaction itself.
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Property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers or listing services in the Town of Chenango should be aware that ch. 36A § 36A-5 requires that access to brokerage networks and related organizations be extended equally regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage or listing service they engage with does not apply discriminatory membership criteria or participation terms. Selecting or continuing to work with a service that enforces such restrictions could implicate a landlord in a violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 36A § 36A-5, individuals have the right to equal access to real estate brokerage services and multiple-listing organizations without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If a tenant or prospective renter believes they have been denied access to such services or subjected to unequal terms on a protected basis, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state civil rights or human rights agency, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with fair-housing law. Documenting the nature and circumstances of any alleged denial or differential treatment is a step commonly associated with pursuing such a complaint.
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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