Athens Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 145 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 145-3
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 145-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Athens to: A. Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer or 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, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status or military status. B. 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, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status or military status. C. 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, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status or military status or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. Represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status or military status that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. For profit, 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, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status or military status.
Athens Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 145 § 145-3 establishes that housing in the Village of Athens may not be withheld, priced differently, advertised with exclusionary language, or misrepresented as unavailable on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or military status. The rule also prohibits the practice of 'blockbusting'—profiting by pressuring owners to sell or rent through fear-based claims about who is moving into a neighborhood. Certain narrow exemptions exist under § 145-6, but the general effect of this provision is a broad prohibition on discriminatory conduct throughout the housing transaction process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Athens Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 145 § 145-3, compliant housing operators apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and providing services to all applicants and residents regardless of protected characteristics. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preferences based on any of the protected classes named in the provision. Operators also avoid any conduct that could be construed as steering, misrepresenting availability, or using neighborhood-composition arguments to pressure housing decisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Athens Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 145 § 145-3 gives residents and prospective tenants the right to be free from discriminatory treatment at every stage of a housing transaction, from initial inquiry through the ongoing terms of a tenancy. If a person believes they were denied housing, quoted different terms, or received misleading information about availability because of a protected characteristic, that experience may form the basis of a complaint or legal claim. Tenant-rights organizations, fair housing agencies, and legal aid services can help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what local, state, or federal enforcement paths 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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