Sand Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 115-7
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Sand Lake 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 or her in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 115-7 of Sand Lake's Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone operating real estate brokerage services within the Town of Sand Lake from excluding a person from, or imposing unequal terms on their participation in, multiple-listing services, broker organizations, or similar real estate facilities. The prohibition applies when such exclusion or unequal treatment is based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This rule covers both outright denial of access and subtler forms of discriminatory treatment in the conditions of membership or participation.
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Property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers or listing services in Sand Lake should be aware that § 115-7 extends fair-housing obligations into the brokerage and listing infrastructure itself. Compliant operators generally ensure that any broker, agent, or organization they engage does not apply discriminatory criteria when granting access to MLS platforms or professional organizations on their behalf. Maintaining records of how brokerage relationships are structured and on what terms can support a showing of compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Sand Lake Code § 115-7, individuals have a right to equal access to multiple-listing services, real estate broker organizations, and related facilities without being subjected to discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. If a person believes they have been denied access or subjected to unequal terms in violation of this provision, 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. Consulting with a licensed attorney familiar with New York fair-housing law is another avenue for understanding available options.
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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