Kingston — Ch. 38 Human Relations § 38-32
Discriminatory real estate practices
Operative Text
It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice to discriminate for any reason based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, handicap, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service, and familial status, in any manner adversely affecting a real estate transaction in the village.
Kingston Ch. 38 § 38-32 establishes that real estate transactions within the village must be free from discrimination. The rule covers a broad set of protected characteristics, including race, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, and family composition, among others. Any action that negatively affects a real estate transaction on the basis of these characteristics is treated as an unlawful discriminatory practice under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kingston Ch. 38 § 38-32, property owners and managers operating in the village are expected to apply consistent, neutral criteria when evaluating buyers, sellers, renters, or other parties in any real estate transaction. Compliant operators document their decision-making processes and ensure that protected characteristics—such as national origin, marital status, or disability—play no role in how transactions are conducted or offered. Training staff on fair housing obligations and reviewing policies regularly are practices commonly associated with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston Ch. 38 § 38-32 gives individuals the right to participate in real estate transactions in the village without being subjected to adverse treatment based on protected characteristics like race, familial status, or military discharge status. If a tenant or prospective tenant believes this provision has been violated, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local human relations or fair housing body, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Consulting with a fair housing advocate can help clarify what documentation or steps are typically involved in pursuing a claim under this section.
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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