Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 198 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 198-3
Discrimination in sale or rental
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 198-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Valatie: 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 unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex 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 provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex 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 or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex 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 or national origin.
Section 198-3 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances prohibits a range of discriminatory practices in the sale or rental of dwellings within the Village of Valatie. Specifically, the rule bars refusals to sell or rent, discriminatory terms or conditions, biased advertising, false statements about availability, and profit-driven blockbusting—all when motivated by a person's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Certain exemptions exist under § 198-6, but outside those exemptions the prohibition is broad and covers both direct and indirect forms of housing discrimination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Valatie should be aware that § 198-3 governs virtually every stage of a housing transaction, from advertising and negotiation through the setting of lease terms and the provision of services. Compliant operators apply consistent, documented criteria when evaluating offers, use neutral language in all listings and notices, and accurately represent unit availability to all prospective buyers or renters regardless of protected characteristics. Operators also avoid any solicitation tactics—such as blockbusting—that exploit or reference the racial, religious, or national-origin composition of a neighborhood for financial gain.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 198-3, residents and prospective residents in Valatie have the right to seek housing free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin at every stage of the process, including advertising, negotiation, and the ongoing terms of a tenancy. If a person believes they have experienced a violation of this provision—such as being falsely told a unit is unavailable or being offered different lease terms than others—they may consider filing a complaint with a fair housing agency, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with fair housing law. The exemptions outlined in § 198-6 are narrow, so most housing transactions within the Village fall under this rule's protections.
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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