Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 151-1
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The Village Board hereby finds and declares that acts of prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination which deny a person the opportunity to sell, purchase, lease, rent or to obtain financing for the purchase or lease of unimproved land or housing accommodations because of race, creed, color, age, sex or national origin undermines the foundations of a free, democratic community. The Village Board declares it to be the public policy of the Village of Larchmont to eliminate and prevent such discrimination and to safeguard the right of every person to sell, purchase, lease, rent or to obtain financing for the purchase or lease of unimproved land or housing accommodations without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex or national origin. This chapter is adopted in order to reinforce this policy and to supplement the federal and state laws pertaining to fair housing.
Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 § 151-1 establishes the Village of Larchmont's foundational policy against housing discrimination. The provision declares that denying someone the ability to sell, purchase, lease, rent, or obtain financing for land or housing based on race, creed, color, age, sex, or national origin is harmful to a free and democratic community. This chapter was adopted to reinforce that policy and to work alongside existing federal and state fair housing laws.
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Under Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 § 151-1, property owners and managers operating in the Village of Larchmont are expected to conduct all aspects of selling, leasing, renting, and financing without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators generally apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria across all applicants and transactions. This local chapter supplements federal and state fair housing requirements, meaning operators are subject to multiple layers of fair housing obligations.
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Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 § 151-1 affirms that every person has the right to sell, purchase, lease, rent, or obtain financing for housing in Larchmont free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, age, sex, or national origin. Individuals who believe they have experienced such discrimination may have recourse under this local chapter as well as under applicable state and federal fair housing laws. Tenant-rights organizations and government fair housing agencies can provide general information about available complaint processes and enforcement paths.
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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