New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DISCRIMINATION Shall not apply to discrimination as to sex. HOUSING ACCOMMODATION Any place in which human habitation is permitted by the town. NATIONAL ORIGIN Includes ancestry. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives and successors. The plural shall include the singular, and vice versa. TOWN ATTORNEY Includes Town Attorney, Deputy Town Attorney and Assistant Town Attorneys. TOWN OF NEW CASTLE All of the land within said town outside the Incorporated Village of Mount Kisco.
Section 78-2 of New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 78 establishes the foundational definitions that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted. Key terms such as 'housing accommodation,' 'national origin,' and 'person' are given specific meanings that shape the scope of the town's fair-housing rules. Notably, the definition of 'discrimination' under this chapter does not extend to sex-based discrimination, and the geographic reach of the chapter covers all town land outside the Incorporated Village of Mount Kisco.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating within the Town of New Castle should be aware that Chapter 78 § 78-2 sets the interpretive framework for the entire chapter, including who and what is covered. A 'housing accommodation' is broadly defined as any place where human habitation is permitted by the town, meaning most residential rental properties fall within scope. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with these definitions to understand which protections apply to their properties and which categories—such as sex-based discrimination—fall outside this particular chapter's reach.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in the Town of New Castle can look to Chapter 78 § 78-2 to understand the basic terms that define their protections under the local fair-housing ordinance. The broad definition of 'person' means that individuals, groups, and organizations may all have standing under the chapter, and 'national origin' is explicitly defined to include ancestry. Tenants who believe a covered term applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to better understand how these definitions interact with the substantive provisions of Chapter 78.
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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