New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-1
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The Town Board of the Town of New Castle recognizes herewith that any act of discrimination because of race, creed, color or national origin in the sale, purchase, lease or rental of, or the obtaining of financing for, housing accommodations threatens and undermines the fundamental rights and privileges of the citizens of the Town of New Castle and, therefore, declares it to be the public policy of the Town of New Castle to prohibit and prevent any discriminatory acts in the manner hereinafter set forth in this chapter.
New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-1 establishes the town's foundational policy against housing discrimination. The Town Board formally recognizes that discriminatory acts in the sale, purchase, lease, rental, or financing of housing—based on race, creed, color, or national origin—undermine the fundamental rights of town residents. This provision sets the stated public policy framework that the rest of Chapter 78 is built upon.
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Under ch. 78 § 78-1, the Town of New Castle has declared a clear public policy against discriminatory practices in housing transactions. Operators who comply with this policy generally ensure that their sales, leases, rentals, and financing processes are free from distinctions based on race, creed, color, or national origin. Familiarity with the full scope of Chapter 78 helps property owners understand the specific conduct standards that flow from this policy statement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-1 of the Town of New Castle Code signals that the town has committed itself to prohibiting housing discrimination based on race, creed, color, or national origin across sales, rentals, leases, and financing. Tenants who believe they have experienced such discrimination may find that this policy statement underpins the more specific protections detailed elsewhere in Chapter 78. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing body, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New Castle's ordinances.
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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