Brookhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 21A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 21A-10
Posting of notices and injunctions
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A. In order to prevent the rental or sale of housing accommodations under investigation in the period after a complaint is filed with the Town Clerk but before an injunction is obtained, the legal representative may post for 15 days a notice on said housing accommodation when the person or persons charged refuse to agree, in writing, not to sell or rent during the pendency of the Town action against him or them. B. Any person or persons who remove the posted notices shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter. C. In order further to prevent the rental or sale of the housing accommodations in such an action, the legal representative may seek from a judge or justice of any court of competent jurisdiction a temporary injunction or restraining order to prevent the disposition of the housing accommodation to other than the complainant during the pendency of the complaint alleging discrimination.
Brookhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 21A § 21A-10 establishes a two-stage process for preserving housing accommodations that are the subject of a discrimination complaint. First, while a complaint is pending before the Town Clerk and before a court order is obtained, the Town's legal representative may post a notice on the property for up to 15 days if the charged party refuses to commit in writing to withhold the unit from sale or rental. Second, the legal representative may seek a temporary injunction or restraining order from a court to prevent the property from being transferred to anyone other than the complainant while the complaint remains active. Removing a posted notice is itself a violation of this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 21A-10, a property owner facing a pending discrimination complaint in Brookhaven may have a notice posted on the housing accommodation if they decline to provide a written agreement to hold the unit off the market during the Town's action. Operators who are aware of an active complaint generally document all communications with the Town Clerk and the Town's legal representative carefully. Interfering with or removing a posted notice constitutes a separate violation of ch. 21A, so compliant operators ensure that any posted notices remain undisturbed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 21A-10 provides procedural protections designed to keep a housing accommodation available to a complainant while a discrimination complaint is pending with the Town of Brookhaven. If the charged party refuses to agree in writing not to sell or rent the unit, the Town's legal representative can post a notice on the property and, if necessary, seek a court-issued temporary injunction or restraining order. Tenants or prospective tenants who believe these protections apply to their situation may contact the Town Clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies and enforcement paths are available under ch. 21A.
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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