West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44-5
Provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of West Carthage 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 in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 § 44-5 prohibits anyone from being denied access to, membership in, or participation in real estate brokerage services — including multiple-listing services and broker organizations — on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions placed on that access or membership. It applies to any service, organization, or facility connected to the business of selling or renting dwellings within the Village of West Carthage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 44 § 44-5, property owners and managers who use or participate in multiple-listing services or real estate broker organizations are expected to ensure that access to those services is extended without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators generally review the terms under which they engage brokerage and listing services to confirm that no protected characteristic influences membership, participation, or the conditions attached to either. Maintaining documentation of how brokerage services are selected and used can reflect a consistent, nondiscriminatory practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 44-5 of the West Carthage Code of Ordinances gives individuals the right to access real estate brokerage services — such as multiple-listing services and broker organizations — on equal terms, free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If a person believes they have been denied access or subjected to unequal terms in connection with renting a dwelling, that experience may form the basis of a complaint with a fair housing agency or a civil rights body with jurisdiction over local housing discrimination. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing councils can help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what complaint pathways exist under this provision.
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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