Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-3
Prohibited acts
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A. No person or agent acting on behalf of another shall: (1) Refuse to sell, lease or rent or otherwise deny or withhold any unimproved land or any housing accommodation constructed or to be constructed in the City of Hornell to any person or refuse to negotiate for the sale, lease or rental of any unimproved land or housing accommodation to any person by reason of the race, creed, color, sex, marital status, physical disability or national origin of the person that any unimproved land or housing accommodation is not available. (2) Discriminate against any person because of his race, creed, color, sex, marital status, physical disability or national origin in the terms, conditions or privileges of the sale, rental or lease of any unimproved land or any housing accommodation constructed or to be constructed. (3) Print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement or publication or use any form or application for the purchase, rental or lease of any unimproved land or any housing accommodation or make any record of inquiry in connection with the prospective purchase, rental or lease of any unimproved land or any housing accommodation which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as to race, creed, color, sex, marital status, physical disability or national origin or any intent to make any such limitation, specification or discrimination. B. No person shall aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the doing of any of the acts forbidden under this chapter or attempt to do so. C. No person engaged in any activity to which this chapter applies shall retaliate or discriminate against any person because such person has filed a complaint or testified or assisted in any proceeding under this chapter.
Section 176-3 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances prohibits any person or their agent from refusing to sell, lease, or rent housing or unimproved land based on race, creed, color, sex, marital status, physical disability, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions in housing transactions, as well as discriminatory statements in advertisements or application forms. Additionally, it forbids anyone from helping others commit these prohibited acts or from retaliating against someone who files a complaint or participates in a proceeding under this chapter.
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Under § 176-3, compliant property owners and managers in Hornell apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria when evaluating applicants for the sale, lease, or rental of any housing accommodation or unimproved land. Operators generally review their advertising materials, application forms, and written policies to ensure no language—direct or indirect—reflects any limitation based on protected characteristics such as race, sex, marital status, physical disability, or national origin. Managers also take care not to retaliate against any applicant or tenant who exercises rights or participates in a proceeding under Chapter 176.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-3 gives residents of Hornell the right to seek housing free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, marital status, physical disability, or national origin, and protects them from retaliation if they speak up about a violation. Tenants or prospective tenants who believe they have experienced a prohibited act under this chapter may consider filing a complaint with the appropriate local or state authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available remedies. Consulting a housing attorney or a civil rights organization can help individuals understand the range of enforcement paths available under Chapter 176.
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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