Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-7
Fair housing logotype and advertising requirements
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A. The purpose of this section is to ensure that all tenants and applicants are informed of their rights under federal, state, and local fair housing laws, including the right to request reasonable accommodations, and to affirmatively further fair housing within the City of Albany. B. All housing providers that own, lease, or manage housing accommodations within the City of Albany shall provide written notice to all new and current tenants of their right to request reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications for persons with disabilities. (1) The required notice shall be in writing; include the telephone number and email address of the person or office designated to receive and process reasonable accommodation or modification requests; and be provided directly to the tenant. (2) The notice shall contain information on how to contact the City of Albany Fair Housing Office. (3) Oral notice or posting of the notice in the office does not satisfy the requirements imposed by this section. C. This subsection shall apply to any housing provider owning, leasing, or managing more than 20 residential rental units within the City of Albany, and any real estate broker or brokerage office that sells or facilitates the sale of more than 20 residential housing accommodations within the City of Albany in any calendar year. (1) Covered entities shall include an equal housing opportunity logotype or statement of nondiscrimination in all housing-related applications and marketing materials that is clearly visible and accessible. (2) Covered entities shall display a notice of equal housing opportunity in a location that is clearly visible and accessible within any rental office, leasing office, or real estate brokerage office open to the public. D. All requirements of this section shall be implemented within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter. The Fair Housing Officer may issue guidance regarding the form, content, and placement of notices and logotypes required under this section.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-7 establishes written-notice and advertising requirements for housing providers in Albany. All landlords and managers must give tenants a written notice explaining their right to request reasonable accommodations or modifications, including contact details for the designated office and the City of Albany Fair Housing Office. Larger operators—those managing more than 20 units or brokering more than 20 sales per year—must also include equal-housing opportunity statements in marketing materials and display them visibly in public-facing offices.
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Under § 187-7, every housing provider in Albany must deliver a written reasonable-accommodation notice directly to each new and current tenant—oral notice or a posted sign does not satisfy the requirement. The notice must include a designated contact's phone number and email address, plus information on reaching the City of Albany Fair Housing Office. Operators managing or brokering more than 20 units or sales annually must also embed a clearly visible equal-housing opportunity logotype in all applications and marketing materials and post a nondiscrimination notice in any public-facing office.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 187-7 gives Albany tenants the right to receive a written notice explaining how to request reasonable accommodations or modifications for disabilities, along with contact information for the City of Albany Fair Housing Office. If a housing provider fails to deliver this notice directly to you, that may constitute a violation of the ordinance. Tenants who believe their rights under this section have not been honored can contact the City of Albany Fair Housing Office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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