Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-4
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 135-7 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Horseheads: A. To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. C. To make, print or publish or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 135-4 of the Horseheads Code of Ordinances prohibits a range of discriminatory practices in the sale or rental of housing within the Village of Horseheads. The rule bars refusals to sell or rent, unequal terms and conditions, discriminatory advertising, false statements about availability, and blockbusting—all when motivated by race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Certain narrow exemptions exist under § 135-7, but the general effect of this provision is a broad prohibition on housing discrimination across nearly all stages of a real estate transaction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 135-4 of the Horseheads Code generally ensure that all offers to sell or rent are evaluated on non-discriminatory grounds, that lease terms and access to services are applied uniformly regardless of protected characteristics, and that all advertising and communications avoid language suggesting any preference or limitation based on protected class. Compliant operators also take care never to misrepresent a unit's availability based on a prospective buyer's or renter's protected characteristics. Practices sometimes called 'blockbusting'—using representations about neighborhood demographic change to pressure owners into selling—are also prohibited under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-4 of the Horseheads Code of Ordinances gives residents and prospective residents protection against a wide range of discriminatory housing practices, including being turned away, offered different terms, shown false availability, or targeted by discriminatory advertising based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Individuals who believe they have experienced a violation of this provision may consider documenting the conduct, filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Because § 135-7 contains limited exemptions, understanding whether those exemptions apply to a particular housing situation may be an important step in evaluating available options.
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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