Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-5
Unlawful discriminatory practices
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All such unlawful discriminatory practices contained in the Human Rights Law of the State of New York as pertaining to fair housing are hereby restated by the Village of Ellenville as a provision of this chapter.
Section 99-5 of Ellenville's Code of Ordinances incorporates New York State's Human Rights Law fair housing provisions directly into local law. This means that any conduct already prohibited as a discriminatory housing practice under state law is also a violation of Ellenville's own municipal code. The provision does not create new categories of prohibited conduct but reinforces existing state-level fair housing protections at the local level.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ellenville Code ch. 99 § 99-5, property owners and managers operating in the Village are subject to the same fair housing obligations found in the New York State Human Rights Law, now restated as a local requirement. Compliant operators generally ensure that advertising, tenant screening, lease terms, and property access do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by state law. Familiarity with the New York State Human Rights Law's fair housing provisions is therefore directly relevant to local compliance obligations in Ellenville.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-5 of Ellenville's Code means that tenants and housing applicants in the Village have fair housing protections grounded in both state law and local ordinance. If a discriminatory practice occurs, it may be raised as a violation under either the New York State Human Rights Law or this local provision, and complaints can generally be filed with the New York State Division of Human Rights or pursued through other available channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York fair housing law can help explain what options may be available under ch. 99 § 99-5 and related state provisions.
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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