West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 71-3
Acts of discrimination
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It shall be unlawful: A. To refuse to sell or rent or refuse to negotiate for the sale or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, national origin, source of income or because the person has a child or children. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or provision of services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, national origin, source of income or because the person has a child or children. C. 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, age, marital status, handicap, national origin or source of income or a person or persons with children. D. For a person offering residential property for sale or rent or anyone acting on behalf of such a person to print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement or publication or to use any form of application for the sale or rental of a dwelling or to make any record or inquiry in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, national origin, source of income or the presence of children in the family or which expresses, directly or indirectly, any intent so to limit, specify or discriminate.
West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-3 prohibits housing discrimination across the full arc of a real estate transaction — from initial listings and advertising through negotiation, sale, and rental. Protected characteristics include race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, national origin, source of income, and familial status (having children). The rule also bars blockbusting tactics, where someone tries to pressure owners into selling or renting by suggesting that people of a particular protected class are moving into the neighborhood.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Seneca Code ch. 71 § 71-3, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, documented criteria when evaluating all applicants and avoid any language in listings, advertisements, or application forms that signals a preference or limitation based on a protected characteristic. Operators generally ensure that the terms, conditions, and services offered — such as lease terms, maintenance response, and amenity access — are provided uniformly regardless of a prospective or current tenant's protected status. Staff and agents acting on behalf of an owner are also covered by this provision, so training and oversight of anyone involved in marketing or leasing is a standard part of compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Seneca Code ch. 71 § 71-3 gives housing seekers and current residents the right to be free from discriminatory treatment at every stage of a housing transaction, including advertising, application, negotiation, and the ongoing terms of a tenancy. If a tenant or applicant believes they have been denied housing, offered different terms, or encountered discriminatory advertising based on a protected characteristic, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance, or raising the violation in any relevant legal proceeding. Because this provision mirrors protections also found at the state and federal level, multiple avenues for redress may be available.
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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