Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59-3

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Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59-3
A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no lessee, sublessee, assignee, real estate broker, real estate salesman, managing agent or commercial lender, such as banks, savings and loan associations and insurance companies, or other person who rents, leases, subleases, assigns, transfers, finances or otherwise disposes of housing, or an agent of these shall: (1) Refuse to sell or rent to, deal or negotiate with any person. (2) Discriminate in terms or conditions for buying or renting housing. (3) Discriminate by advertising that housing is available only to persons of a certain race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (4) Deny that housing is available for inspection, sale or rent when it really is available. (5) Blockbust for profit; i.e., persuade owners to sell or rent housing by telling them that minority groups are moving into the neighborhood. (6) Deny or make different terms or conditions for home loans by commercial lenders, such as banks, savings and loan associations and insurance companies. (7) Deny to anyone the use or participation in any real estate services, such as brokers' organizations, multiple listing services or other facilities related to the selling or renting of housing. B. Housing types covered by the Fair Housing Laws. (1) Any single-family house sold or rented by an owner, provided that: (a) Such private individual owner does not own more than three such single-family houses at any one time. (b) In the case of the sale of any such single-family house by a private individual owner not residing in such house at the time of such sale, or who was not the most recent resident of such house prior to such sale, the exemption granted by this subsection shall apply only with respect to one such sale within any twenty-four-month period. (c) Such private individual owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of more than three such single-family houses at any one time. (d) After December 31, 1969, the sale or rental of any such single-family house shall be excepted from the application of this chapter only if such house is sold or rented: [1] Without the use in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent or salesman, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, or of any employee or agent of any such broker, agent, salesman or person. [2] Without the publication, posting or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement of written notice in violation of § 59-3A(3) of this chapter. (2) Rooms or units in dwellings containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by no more than four families living independently of each other, if the owner actually maintains and occupies one of such living quarters as his residence.
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Plain English

Section 59-3 of Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 59 prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale, rental, financing, and advertising of housing based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The provision bars tactics like blockbusting, falsely claiming housing is unavailable, and denying access to real estate services. Certain small-scale private owners and owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units may qualify for limited exemptions, subject to specific conditions outlined in § 59-3B.

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For Property Managers

Under § 59-3 of Goshen's Code of Ordinances, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, non-discriminatory terms and conditions to all prospective buyers and renters, and ensure that advertising never suggests housing is restricted to persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Operators who use real estate brokers, listing services, or other sales and rental facilities generally do not qualify for the private-owner exemptions described in § 59-3B, so those exemptions are narrowly available only to qualifying individuals acting without such services. Lenders and managing agents covered by § 59-3A are also expected to offer loan terms and real estate services on an equal basis regardless of an applicant's protected characteristics.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 59-3 of Goshen's Code of Ordinances gives prospective and current tenants the right to be free from discriminatory refusals, unequal terms, misleading availability claims, and blockbusting tactics when seeking housing. Tenants who believe a landlord, broker, or lender has violated § 59-3 may have grounds to raise that violation in a legal proceeding or to file a complaint with a fair housing agency or civil rights body with jurisdiction over Goshen. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing councils can help individuals understand whether the exemptions in § 59-3B apply to their situation and what general enforcement paths may be available.

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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