Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 151-5
Enforcement
Operative Text
A. Within 10 days after the alleged occurrence of a prohibited act, as hereinbefore enumerated, any person claiming to be aggrieved by another person, having engaged in one of said prohibited acts, may file with the Village Attorney a verified complaint, in writing, which shall state the name and address of the property owner, the address of the property involved, the name and address of the individual agent or lending institution which allegedly engaged in one of the prohibited acts and a detailed statement describing the alleged prohibited act; and upon receiving a verified complaint, the Village Attorney, on behalf of the Village of Larchmont, after due notice to the person complained against and after such investigation as he deems appropriate, may seek the imposition of a fine, as hereinabove provided, for any violation of this chapter. B. If authorized by the Village Board of Trustees, the Village Attorney shall promptly apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a restraining order or temporary injunction, or both, to compel compliance with or prevent a breach of this chapter. C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person who claims to be aggrieved by an alleged occurrence of a prohibited act shall have a cause of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction to compel compliance with or prevent a breach of this chapter; provided, however, that any such action must be brought within 10 days after the alleged violation and notice thereof given to the Village Attorney.
Section 151-5 of Larchmont's Code of Ordinances Chapter 151 establishes the enforcement mechanisms for the village's fair housing prohibitions. A person who believes they have been harmed by a prohibited act may file a written, verified complaint with the Village Attorney within 10 days of the alleged occurrence, triggering a potential investigation and fine. The Village Attorney may also seek court-ordered injunctions on behalf of the village, and aggrieved individuals retain their own independent right to bring a court action—also within 10 days—provided they notify the Village Attorney.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and their agents operating in Larchmont should be aware that under § 151-5, complaints alleging prohibited acts can be filed with the Village Attorney within a very short 10-day window following an alleged incident. A compliant operator generally maintains clear records of all transactions, communications, and decisions related to property rentals or sales so that any investigation triggered by a verified complaint can be addressed promptly. Because the Village Attorney may seek fines or court injunctions, and because aggrieved parties may also pursue independent court actions, operators benefit from ensuring their practices consistently align with the prohibitions enumerated elsewhere in Chapter 151.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 151-5 of Larchmont's Code of Ordinances, a person who believes they have experienced a prohibited act has two parallel enforcement paths: filing a verified written complaint with the Village Attorney, or bringing an independent court action. Both options carry a strict 10-day deadline from the date of the alleged violation, and any independent court action also requires giving notice to the Village Attorney. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County fair housing law can help individuals understand what these paths generally involve and what documentation is typically relevant to such complaints.
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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