Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 77-5
Discrimination in brokerage services prohibited
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Barton 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 participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 77-5 of Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 makes it unlawful for real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, and related organizations operating in the Town of Barton to exclude or treat people differently based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule applies to access, membership, and participation in any service or organization connected to the buying or renting of homes. It extends fair-housing protections into the professional infrastructure of the real estate market, not just the transaction itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Barton Code ch. 77 § 77-5, property owners and managers who work with brokers or listing services should be aware that those intermediaries are legally prohibited from discriminating on the basis of protected characteristics when granting access or participation. Compliant operators generally confirm that the brokerage services and MLS platforms they use maintain nondiscriminatory membership and participation policies. Keeping records of how listings are submitted and distributed through these services can support a showing of consistent, nondiscriminatory practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-5 of Barton's Code of Ordinances ch. 77 gives renters and prospective renters the right to equal access to the brokerage services and listing platforms through which rental housing is marketed in the Town of Barton. If a person believes they were denied access to or participation in such a service because of a protected characteristic, that experience may form the basis of a fair-housing complaint. General enforcement paths can include contacting a local or state fair-housing agency, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand 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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