Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 152 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 152-5
Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Massena to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization, or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or to discriminate against him 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 152-5 of Massena's Code of Ordinances prohibits denying any person access to, membership in, or participation in real estate brokerage services — including multiple-listing services and broker organizations — based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions applied to such access or membership on any of those same grounds. This provision applies within the Village of Massena and covers the full range of services and organizations connected to the buying or renting of dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers or listing services in the Village of Massena should be aware that § 152-5 requires that access to brokerage networks and related organizations be extended on equal terms regardless of a person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage or listing service they engage with does not apply differential membership criteria or conditions tied to those protected characteristics. Reviewing the policies of any third-party service or organization used in connection with renting or selling dwellings is a common practice for operators seeking to align with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Massena Code § 152-5, individuals have the right to access real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, and related organizations on equal terms, free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. If a person believes they have been denied access or subjected to unequal terms in connection with such services, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Documenting the nature of any denial or differential treatment — including dates, communications, and the names of organizations involved — is a step commonly associated with pursuing a fair housing concern under provisions like § 152-5.
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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