Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-3
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All such definitions of Title VIII of the United States Code and the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as amended, as pertain to fair housing are hereby restated by the City of Glen Cove as the provisions of this chapter.
Section 139-3 of Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 139 establishes the definitional framework for the city's fair housing rules by incorporating the definitions already found in the federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the United States Code) and New York State's Human Rights Law. Rather than creating its own separate glossary, the city treats those existing statutory definitions as its own. This means that terms like 'dwelling,' 'discriminatory housing practice,' and protected class categories carry the same meanings under Glen Cove's local ordinance as they do under state and federal law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Glen Cove should be aware that § 139-3 of Chapter 139 ties the city's fair housing definitions directly to federal Title VIII and the New York State Human Rights Law. In practice, compliant operators familiarize themselves with the protected classes and key terms defined under both of those bodies of law, since those definitions govern what conduct is regulated locally. Staying current with any amendments to the federal or state statutes is relevant, because Glen Cove's ordinance adopts those definitions 'as amended.'
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 139-3 of Glen Cove's Chapter 139, tenants benefit from the same definitional protections recognized by the federal Fair Housing Act and the New York State Human Rights Law, as those definitions are expressly adopted by the city. This means that the protected characteristics and concepts of discriminatory housing practices recognized at the state and federal levels apply equally within Glen Cove's local fair housing framework. Tenants who believe a housing-related action may implicate these definitions can explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization, filing a complaint with a relevant state or federal agency, or consulting an attorney familiar with 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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