Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-6
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Horseheads to deny to any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or to discriminate against him or her in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 135-6 of the Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 makes it unlawful to deny any person access to, membership in, or participation in real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, or related organizations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also prohibits imposing unequal terms or conditions on such access or membership based on those same protected characteristics. This provision applies within the Village of Horseheads and covers the full range of organizations and services connected to the buying, selling, or renting of dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Real estate professionals and property owners operating within the Village of Horseheads who participate in multiple-listing services or brokerage organizations should be aware that § 135-6 prohibits differential treatment in granting or conditioning access to those services based on protected characteristics. Compliant operators generally apply uniform membership criteria and terms regardless of a person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Maintaining consistent, documented policies for access and participation in any real estate service organization helps demonstrate adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 § 135-6, individuals have the right to access real estate brokerage services and related organizations on equal terms, free from discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, familial status, or handicap. If a person believes they have been denied access or subjected to unequal conditions in violation of this provision, options may include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization. Documenting any communications or interactions related to the denial or unequal treatment can be useful when exploring available remedies.
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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