Alexandria Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 73 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 73-3
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 73-6 or 73-7 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Alexandria Bay, New York: 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 or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith 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 73-3 of the Alexandria Bay Code of Ordinances prohibits a wide range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing within the Village of Alexandria Bay, New York. The rule bars refusals to sell or rent, unequal terms and conditions, discriminatory advertising, false statements about availability, and blockbusting — all when motivated by race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Exemptions exist under §§ 73-6 and 73-7, but outside those exemptions the prohibition applies broadly to anyone involved in housing transactions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 73-3, property owners and managers operating in Alexandria Bay are generally expected to apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, advertising vacancies, and communicating availability — without regard to a prospective buyer's or tenant's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators typically review advertising copy to ensure it contains no language suggesting a preference or limitation based on any protected characteristic. Operators should also be aware that profit-motivated steering or blockbusting representations about neighborhood demographics are explicitly prohibited by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 73-3 gives residents and prospective residents of Alexandria Bay the right to be free from discriminatory refusals, unequal rental terms, misleading statements about availability, and discriminatory advertising based on protected characteristics including race, sex, handicap, and familial status. If a person believes a housing provider has violated this provision, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, raising the violation as a defense or counterclaim in a housing proceeding, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Exemptions under §§ 73-6 and 73-7 may apply in limited circumstances, so understanding whether those exemptions are relevant to a particular situation can be an important first step.
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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