Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 167-1
Prohibited practices enumerated
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It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or business enterprise who receives or expects to receive pecuniary gain from the sale of real property to: A. Incite, arouse or refer to neighborhood unrest, community tension or racial, religious or nationality change in a neighborhood or on a particular street for the purpose of or inducing or promoting the sale or lease of real property. B. Promote or influence or attempt to promote or influence a property owner, occupant or tenant to list for sale, sell, remove from or lease real property by referring to race, color, religion or national origin of neighbors, tenants, prospective buyers or occupants of real property. C. Resort to or engage in any intimidation or threats in attempting to influence or induce a property owner or tenant to list for sale, sell, remove from or lease real property. D. Solicit any property owner to sell property when said property owner, previous to said solicitation, requested the Secretary of State of the State of New York to list said owner's name as an owner who does not wish to be solicited.
Section 167-1 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 prohibits a set of real estate practices commonly known as 'blockbusting' or 'panic peddling.' Under this provision, anyone who stands to profit financially from real estate transactions is barred from stirring up fears about neighborhood demographic change, using race, religion, color, or national origin to pressure owners or tenants into selling or leasing, using intimidation or threats to influence real estate decisions, or contacting property owners who have registered with the New York Secretary of State as not wishing to be solicited. The rule applies to individuals, corporations, and business enterprises alike.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Real estate professionals and property sellers operating in Freeport should be aware that § 167-1 of ch. 167 sets firm boundaries on how properties may be marketed and how owners or tenants may be approached. Compliant operators avoid any communications that reference neighborhood racial, religious, or national-origin composition as a reason to sell or lease, and they refrain from any pressure tactics or threats in solicitation efforts. Operators also maintain and consult the New York Secretary of State's do-not-solicit registry before reaching out to property owners, ensuring that registered owners are not contacted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 167-1 of Freeport's Code of Ordinances ch. 167 gives tenants and occupants protection against being pressured to vacate or lease through appeals to neighborhood demographic change, racial or religious references, or outright intimidation. If a tenant believes they have been subjected to such tactics by someone with a financial interest in a real estate transaction, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with local municipal authorities or contacting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization familiar with Freeport's ordinances. Tenants may also wish to document any communications they receive that appear to violate § 167-1, as such records can be relevant in any subsequent complaint or proceeding.
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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