Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-4
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A. The Counsel to the Town of the Town of Mamaroneck is authorized to receive at all times verified complaints setting forth, in writing, the following: 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 acts prohibited by § 86-3 of this chapter; and a detailed statement describing the alleged prohibited act. B. Upon receipt of such complaint, the Counsel to the Town shall forthwith serve copies thereof upon the following: (1) The respondent. (2) The Town of Mamaroneck Commission on Human Rights. (3) The New York State Division of Human Rights. (4) The United States Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department. C. Immediately after receipt of the complaint, but no later than three business days thereafter, the Counsel to the Town shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the complaint has merit and, if he finds such to be the case, shall attempt to obtain from the respondent a written agreement to withhold the housing accommodation in question from sale or rental for a reasonable period pending disposition of the complaint and, by conference and conciliation, to effect the elimination of the discriminatory practice. The Town of Mamaroneck Commission on Human Rights may participate in such investigation in such manner as it may deem to be proper. D. The Counsel to the Town is hereby authorized to 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. E. If the respondent agrees to the elimination of the discriminatory practice, such agreement shall be reduced to writing, shall be subscribed by the respondent and shall contain a provision that the respondent will refrain from the commission of discriminatory practices in the future and may contain such further provisions as are agreed upon between the respondent and the Counsel to the Town. Any such agreement shall be subject to ratification by the Commission on Human Rights. The Counsel to the Town shall not otherwise disclose what has transpired in the course of such endeavors, except as provided in § 86-4F immediately following. F. In the event that conference and conciliation fail to produce an agreement for the elimination of the discriminatory practice, the Counsel to the Town shall promptly seek the imposition of a fine, as hereinafter provided, for any violation of this chapter and may, at the request of the complainant, refer the entire record of the proceedings conducted by his office to the New York State Division on Human Rights for appropriate action.
Section 86-4 of Mamaroneck Town Code Chapter 86 establishes a formal process for handling complaints about discriminatory housing practices. Written, verified complaints are submitted to the Town Counsel, who must promptly notify the respondent and several civil rights bodies—including the New York State Division of Human Rights and the U.S. Department of Justice—and begin an investigation within three business days. If conciliation efforts fail to produce a written agreement eliminating the discriminatory practice, the Town Counsel is authorized to seek fines and may refer the matter to the New York State Division of Human Rights for further action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 86-4 of Mamaroneck Town Code Chapter 86, property owners and their agents who are named in a verified complaint can expect to be formally notified and to receive copies of that complaint shortly after it is filed. Compliant operators generally cooperate with the Town Counsel's investigation and, where a violation is found, enter into a written conciliation agreement committing to end the discriminatory practice and refrain from future violations. Failure to reach such an agreement can result in the Town Counsel pursuing fines through the courts or referring the matter to state or federal civil rights authorities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-4 of Mamaroneck Town Code Chapter 86 gives tenants and prospective tenants a structured path for reporting housing discrimination: a verified written complaint filed with the Town Counsel triggers a mandatory investigation and notification to multiple civil rights agencies, including the New York State Division of Human Rights and the U.S. Department of Justice. If conciliation does not resolve the matter, the Town Counsel may seek fines against the respondent or, at the complainant's request, refer the full record to the New York State Division of Human Rights for additional action. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with local fair housing law can help individuals understand which complaint pathway may be appropriate for their circumstances.
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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