Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 133-11
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
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Except as exempted by § 133-14 , it shall be unlawful within the jurisdiction of the Town of Sullivan: A. 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 available or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provisions of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. C. 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 that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitations, or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Section 133-11 of Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 prohibits a range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing within the Town of Sullivan. Covered protected characteristics include race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, and national origin. The rule bars not only outright refusals to sell or rent, but also discriminatory terms, misleading statements about availability, discriminatory advertising, and blockbusting — the practice of steering owners to sell by invoking the demographics of incoming neighbors. Certain exemptions may apply under § 133-14.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 133-11 of Sullivan's housing code, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and communicating availability across all protected classes. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preference based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Operators also avoid any representations — whether to prospective buyers, sellers, or tenants — that reference neighborhood demographic changes as a reason to sell or rent, which constitutes the prohibited practice of blockbusting under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 133-11 of Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 gives residents the right to be free from discriminatory refusals, unequal terms, misleading statements about availability, and discriminatory advertising when seeking housing in the Town of Sullivan. If a tenant or prospective tenant believes one of these prohibited practices has occurred, general enforcement paths can 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. Documenting communications, advertisements, and any statements made by a housing provider 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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