Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 37-4
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
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Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing, except as excepted by § 37-7 , shall be unlawful within the Town of Verona. 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, 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 to any person 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, limitation 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 37-4 of Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 makes it unlawful within the Town of Verona to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The provision covers a broad range of conduct, including refusing to deal, applying unequal terms, publishing discriminatory notices, misrepresenting availability, and steering—commonly called 'blockbusting'—for profit. Exceptions recognized under § 37-7 of the same chapter may apply in limited circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 37-4 of Verona's housing ordinance, compliant property owners and managers treat all prospective buyers and renters equally regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This means applying consistent criteria when evaluating offers, advertising units without language that signals any preference or limitation tied to protected characteristics, and accurately representing unit availability to all inquirers. Operators also avoid any profit-motivated communications designed to influence residents' decisions based on the protected characteristics of others entering the neighborhood.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 37-4 of Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 gives residents and prospective residents the right to be free from discriminatory treatment in housing transactions, including unequal terms, false statements about availability, and biased advertising. Individuals who believe they have experienced a violation may document the conduct, file a complaint with a relevant fair-housing agency, or raise the violation as a defense or claim in a legal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations and fair-housing advocacy groups can help explain the options available under this provision and related state and federal law.
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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