Owego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 55 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 55-6
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Owego to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or to discriminate against him in participation because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Chapter 55, Section 55-6 of the Owego Code of Ordinances makes it unlawful within the Town of Owego to exclude any person from, or treat them unequally within, real estate brokerage services—such as multiple listing services or brokers' organizations—on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule applies to any service, organization, or facility connected to the buying, selling, or renting of dwellings. It establishes a broad prohibition on discriminatory gatekeeping at the professional and organizational level of the real estate industry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the Town of Owego who participate in multiple listing services or real estate brokers' organizations should be aware that Section 55-6 prohibits those organizations from discriminating in membership or participation on the basis of protected characteristics. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage services or organizations they work with maintain open, non-discriminatory access policies. Familiarity with this provision helps operators evaluate whether the professional networks they engage with are operating within the bounds of local law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Owego Code Section 55-6, individuals have a right not to be excluded or treated unequally in real estate brokerage services—including multiple listing services and brokers' organizations—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 prohibited basis may have grounds to raise that denial as a fair housing concern. Tenant-rights organizations, local fair housing agencies, or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development can be resources for understanding what options may be available under this provision.
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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