Mount Pleasant, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-10
Posting of notices and injunctions
Operative Text
A. In order to prevent the rental or sale of housing accommodations under investigation in the period after a complaint is filed with the Town Clerk but before an injunction is obtained, the legal representative may post for 15 days a notice on said housing accommodation when the person or persons charged refuse to agree in writing not to sell or rent during the pendency of the town action against him or them. B. Any person or persons who remove the posted notices shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. C. In order further to prevent the rental or sale of the housing accommodations in such an action, the legal representative may seek from a Judge or Justice of any court of competent jurisdiction a temporary injunction or restraining order to prevent the disposition of the housing accommodations to other than the complainant during the pendency of the complaint alleging discrimination.
Mount Pleasant, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-10 establishes a two-stage mechanism to preserve housing accommodations that are the subject of a discrimination complaint. First, the town's legal representative may post a notice on the property for up to 15 days when the charged party refuses to voluntarily agree in writing to hold off on selling or renting during the pending action. Second, the legal representative may seek a temporary injunction or restraining order from a court to formally prevent the disposition of the property while the complaint is unresolved. Removing a posted notice is itself a violation, carrying a fine of up to $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 98 § 98-10, a property owner facing a discrimination complaint filed with the Town Clerk may be asked to sign a written agreement not to sell or rent the accommodation while the town's action is pending. Operators who decline that written agreement risk having a notice physically posted on the property by the town's legal representative. Interfering with or removing that posted notice exposes the owner or any other person to criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-10 of Mount Pleasant's Code of Ordinances provides a protective mechanism for complainants who allege housing discrimination: the town can act quickly—before a court injunction is even obtained—to post a notice on the property and later seek a restraining order to prevent the housing accommodation from being sold or rented to someone else while the complaint is pending. This means a complainant's interest in the accommodation can be preserved during the investigation period. Tenants or prospective tenants who believe they are affected by a discriminatory transaction may benefit from understanding these protections and can explore options through the Town Clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization.
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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