Rosendale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 36A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 36A-1
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It is hereby declared by resolution to be the policy of the Town of Rosendale in the exercise of its authority for the public safety, public health, and general welfare to assure equal opportunity to all persons to live in decent housing facilities regardless of race, color, religion, sex or national origin and, to that end, to prohibit discrimination in housing by any persons.
Section 36A-1 of Rosendale's Code of Ordinances establishes the town's foundational policy that all people have an equal opportunity to access decent housing, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The provision frames housing discrimination as a matter of public safety, public health, and general welfare, making its prohibition a core municipal concern. This declaration sets the philosophical and legal basis for the anti-discrimination rules that follow in Chapter 36A.
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Chapter 36A, Section 36A-1 signals that the Town of Rosendale treats equal housing opportunity as a matter of public policy, not merely a courtesy. Property owners and managers operating in Rosendale are generally expected to conduct all aspects of their rental or sales practices without regard to a prospective or current occupant's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Understanding this foundational declaration helps operators contextualize the specific obligations and prohibitions set out in the rest of Chapter 36A.
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Section 36A-1 reflects Rosendale's formal commitment to ensuring that all residents can access decent housing free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If a tenant believes they have experienced housing discrimination in Rosendale, this declaration in Chapter 36A provides the policy backdrop against which specific complaints may be evaluated. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the enforcement provisions elsewhere in Chapter 36A to understand available remedies.
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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