Alexandria Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 73 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 73-5
Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Alexandria Bay, New York, 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, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 73-5 of the Alexandria Bay Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone operating within the Village from blocking a person's access to, membership in, or participation in real estate brokerage services—such as multiple listing services or broker organizations—based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also bars imposing unequal terms or conditions on that access or membership for the same protected reasons. It applies broadly to any service, organization, or facility connected to the buying, selling, or renting of dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Real estate professionals and property owners operating under Alexandria Bay Code ch. 73 § 73-5 generally ensure that access to MLS platforms, broker associations, and related organizations is extended on equal terms regardless of a prospective member's or participant's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators review their membership criteria and service agreements to confirm that no protected characteristic influences eligibility or the conditions attached to participation. Maintaining written, consistently applied standards for access helps demonstrate adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Alexandria Bay Code ch. 73 § 73-5, tenants and prospective renters have the right to be free from discrimination when it comes to the brokerage services used to facilitate housing transactions—meaning no one may be shut out of or given worse terms through an MLS or broker organization because of a protected characteristic. If a person believes this provision has been violated, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a fair housing agency, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with fair housing law. Documenting communications and interactions with brokerage services can be useful when pursuing any of these avenues.
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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