Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services prohibited
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Nichols 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 participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Section 106-5 of the Nichols, N.Y. Code of Ordinances prohibits any person or organization operating within the Town of Nichols from denying access to real estate–related services — such as multiple-listing services or broker organizations — on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule applies broadly to any service, organization, or facility connected to the buying or renting of homes. It establishes that participation in these professional networks and resources must be available without discriminatory barriers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Nichols who use or participate in real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, or related organizations should be aware that § 106-5 prohibits discriminatory gatekeeping in those professional networks. Compliant operators generally ensure that any referrals, memberships, or cooperative arrangements they engage in do not exclude individuals on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, familial status, or national origin. Maintaining documented, neutral criteria for any professional affiliations or service relationships is a practice consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 106-5 of the Nichols Code of Ordinances, individuals have the right to access real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, and related organizations without being excluded or treated differently because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Someone who believes they have been denied access to such services on a protected basis may consider filing a complaint with a fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization familiar with New York law. General enforcement paths can include local municipal channels, state-level fair housing bodies, or federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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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