Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59-4
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 59-7 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Fair Haven: A. To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. C. To make, print or publish, or cause to be made, printed or published, any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-4 prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing within the Village of Fair Haven. Covered protected characteristics include race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, and national origin. The rule bars not only outright refusals to sell or rent, but also discriminatory terms, misleading statements about availability, discriminatory advertising, and blockbusting—the practice of steering owners to sell by invoking the demographics of incoming neighbors. Exemptions described in § 59-7 may apply in certain circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-4, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, documented criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and communicating availability to all prospective buyers or renters regardless of protected characteristics. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preferences based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Operators also avoid any representations—whether to current owners or prospective tenants—that reference the demographic composition of a neighborhood as a reason to sell or rent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 59-4 of Fair Haven's housing code gives residents and prospective residents protection against discriminatory refusals, unequal terms, misleading availability claims, and discriminatory advertising based on characteristics such as race, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status. Individuals who believe a housing provider has violated § 59-4 may have the option of raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing authority, or contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for general information about available remedies. Consulting a fair housing organization or legal aid office can help clarify which enforcement paths exist under both this local ordinance and applicable state or federal 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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