Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59-6
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Fair Haven 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, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-6 prohibits any person or organization within the Village of Fair Haven from blocking someone's access to, or membership in, real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, or related organizations based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also bars imposing different or worse terms of participation in those services on the same protected grounds. In short, the provision extends fair-housing protections into the professional infrastructure of the real estate market itself, not just the sale or rental transaction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who work with brokers or listing services in Fair Haven should be aware that ch. 59 § 59-6 covers the professional networks and organizations used to market housing, not only the final transaction. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage relationships or MLS arrangements they participate in do not exclude or disadvantage parties on the basis of protected characteristics. Keeping records of how brokerage and listing services are selected and used can help demonstrate consistent, non-discriminatory practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-6, tenants and prospective renters have the right to equal access to the brokerage services and listing organizations that facilitate finding housing, free from discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, sex, familial status, or national origin. If someone believes they have been denied access to or treated differently within such a service on a prohibited basis, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Documenting any communications or interactions with brokerage services can be useful when pursuing any of these avenues.
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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