Dundee, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 57 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 57-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE An act that is unlawful under Sections 804, 805 and 806 of Title VIII. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, receivers and fiduciaries. TITLE VIII Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Public Law 90-284, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 through 3619. TO RENT Includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
Section 57-2 of Dundee, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 57 establishes the working definitions that apply throughout the chapter's fair-housing rules. It ties the local definition of a 'discriminatory housing practice' directly to the federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968), meaning any act unlawful under those federal provisions is also covered locally. The definition of 'to rent' is intentionally broad, capturing leases, subleases, and any other arrangement in which someone pays for the right to occupy property they do not own. These definitions set the interpretive foundation for all other requirements and prohibitions in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Dundee should be aware that Section 57-2 defines their obligations broadly: the term 'to rent' under this provision covers not just standard leases but also subleases, short-term lets, and similar arrangements, so the chapter's fair-housing rules apply across that full range of transactions. Because 'discriminatory housing practice' is defined by reference to federal Fair Housing Act Sections 804, 805, and 806, compliant operators generally align their advertising, screening, and transaction practices with both federal and local standards. Keeping current with federal Title VIII guidance is therefore relevant to understanding the full scope of local obligations under Chapter 57.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 57-2 makes clear that Dundee's fair-housing protections extend to a wide variety of living arrangements — not just formal leases, but subleases and other paid occupancy agreements — so renters in many situations may be covered by Chapter 57. Because the chapter's definition of a 'discriminatory housing practice' incorporates federal Fair Housing Act Sections 804, 805, and 806, tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may have both local and federal avenues to explore. Tenant-rights organizations and fair-housing agencies can help individuals understand which complaint processes — local, state, or federal — may be available in a given situation.
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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