Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 163-1
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A. The Town Board of the Town of Brighton (the "Town") reaffirms that the Town has the responsibility to act to ensure that every individual within the Town is afforded an equal opportunity to enjoy a full and productive life, and that the failure to provide such equal opportunity, whether because of discrimination, prejudice, intolerance or inadequate housing, not only threatens the rights and proper privileges of its inhabitants, but menaces the institutions and foundations of a free democratic state and threatens the peace, order, health, safety and general welfare of the state and its inhabitants. The Town Board of the Town of Brighton wishes to provide a method of redress for discrimination based on source of income with remedies and damages to be awarded commensurate with relief awarded to other protected groups.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 § 163-1 establishes the foundational purpose behind the town's fair-housing framework, declaring that equal opportunity in housing is a community responsibility. The provision identifies discrimination, prejudice, intolerance, and inadequate housing as threats to residents' rights and to democratic institutions broadly. Notably, it specifically calls out source-of-income discrimination as a harm requiring a formal path to redress, with remedies comparable to those available for other protected classes.
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Brighton ch. 163 § 163-1 signals that the town treats source-of-income discrimination as a serious fair-housing concern, placing it alongside other protected-class protections. Operators who understand this foundational policy generally review their tenant-screening and rental criteria to ensure that lawful sources of income — such as housing vouchers — are not used as a basis for rejection. Staying informed about how this stated purpose is implemented in the operative sections of ch. 163 is a common practice among compliant property managers in Brighton.
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Brighton ch. 163 § 163-1 reflects the town's commitment to ensuring that residents are not denied housing opportunities because of their source of income, and it establishes that remedies for such discrimination should be on par with those available for other protected groups. If you believe you have experienced source-of-income discrimination, this provision's purpose clause provides important context for any complaint or claim brought under ch. 163. General enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the relevant town body, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring state-level fair-housing agencies for additional guidance.
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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