New York Mills, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-3
Prohibited acts
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A. It shall be unlawful to refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling within the Village of New York Mills to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin. B. It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling in the Village of New York Mills, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin. C. It shall be unlawful to make, print or publish or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling within the Village of New York Mills, which indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. It shall be unlawful to represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin that any dwelling within the Village of New York Mills is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. It shall be unlawful, for profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling within the Village of New York Mills by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin.
New York Mills, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-3 prohibits a broad range of discriminatory conduct in the village's housing market. No one may refuse to sell or rent, apply unequal terms, publish discriminatory advertisements, misrepresent availability, or engage in blockbusting based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule covers the full arc of a housing transaction, from initial negotiation through the provision of services and facilities connected to a dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 86 § 86-3, compliant operators in New York Mills treat all bona fide offers consistently regardless of a prospective buyer's or renter's protected characteristics. They review marketing materials, listings, and advertisements to ensure no language signals a preference or limitation tied to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status, or national origin. They also train staff to accurately represent unit availability and to avoid any conduct that could be construed as steering or blockbusting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-3 of the New York Mills Code of Ordinances gives residents and prospective residents the right to be free from discriminatory refusals, unequal lease terms, misleading availability claims, and discriminatory advertising. If a tenant or applicant believes one of these prohibited acts has occurred, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency, contacting the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Keeping records of communications, advertisements, and any statements made during the rental or purchase process can be relevant when pursuing any of these avenues.
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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