Halfmoon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 80 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 80-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful within the Town of Halfmoon 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, national origin, handicap or familial status.
Section 80-5 of Halfmoon's Code of Ordinances prohibits discrimination in access to real estate brokerage services within the Town of Halfmoon. Specifically, the rule makes it unlawful to deny any person membership or participation in a multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization, or similar facility on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. The rule also covers discriminatory terms or conditions placed on such access, not just outright denial.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 80-5 of the Halfmoon Code, real estate professionals and organizations operating within the town are expected to provide equal access to multiple-listing services and broker's organizations regardless of a prospective member's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. Compliant operators generally review their membership criteria and participation terms to ensure no protected characteristic influences decisions about access. Maintaining documented, neutral standards for membership and participation is a common practice among operators seeking to align with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 80-5 of Halfmoon's Code of Ordinances establishes that tenants and prospective renters have a right to equal access to real estate services and organizations involved in the rental market, free from discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, familial status, or handicap. If a person believes they have been denied access to or treated unequally within a brokerage service or multiple-listing organization in violation of § 80-5, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state civil rights agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with fair housing law. Individuals may also explore whether federal fair housing protections offer parallel remedies through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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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