Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 77-3
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Excepting as exempted by § 77-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Town of Barton to: A. Tefuse 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. Discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling or in the provisions of services or facilities in connection therewith because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. 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 upon race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin 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 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, 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.
Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-3 prohibits a range of discriminatory practices in the sale or rental of housing within the Town of Barton. Covered conduct includes refusing to sell or rent, applying unequal terms or conditions, publishing discriminatory advertisements, misrepresenting availability, and engaging in blockbusting — all when motivated by race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Certain narrow exemptions exist under § 77-6, but the general rule broadly bars discrimination at every stage of a housing transaction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-3, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent criteria to all applicants and tenants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This means reviewing all bona fide offers on the same terms, ensuring that advertising and listing language contains no preference or limitation based on protected characteristics, and accurately representing unit availability to all prospective renters or buyers. Operators also avoid any profit-motivated effort to steer current owners toward selling by invoking the demographic composition of the neighborhood.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-3 of Barton's housing code gives residents the right to be free from discriminatory treatment at every stage of a housing search — from initial inquiry and advertising through the negotiation of lease or sale terms. If a tenant or prospective buyer believes a landlord, seller, or agent has violated ch. 77 § 77-3, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing authority, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or contacting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Reviewing the exemptions listed in § 77-6 alongside the core prohibition can help clarify whether a specific situation falls within the law's coverage.
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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