Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-1
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The intent and purpose of this chapter is to provide and ensure fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Highland Falls. This chapter shall and does prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin in the sale, rental or advertising of dwellings, in the provision of brokerage services and in the availability of residential real-estate-related transactions.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-1 establishes the overarching purpose of the village's fair housing chapter: to ensure equal housing opportunities for everyone in Highland Falls. The provision explicitly prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin across a broad range of housing activities. These activities include selling, renting, or advertising dwellings, providing brokerage services, and offering residential real-estate-related transactions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-1, property owners and managers operating in Highland Falls are expected to conduct all aspects of their housing business — including listings, advertising, tenant screening, and brokerage interactions — without regard to a prospective buyer's or renter's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators typically review their advertising language, application processes, and service offerings to ensure none of these protected characteristics influence decisions. Familiarity with this chapter's stated intent can help operators align their day-to-day practices with the village's fair housing framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-1 affirms that residents and prospective residents of Highland Falls have the right to seek housing free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. If a person believes they have experienced discriminatory treatment in renting, purchasing, or accessing housing-related services, this chapter provides a local legal basis for raising that concern. General enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights organization, 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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