Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-3
Prohibited acts
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A. It shall be unlawful to refuse 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 within the Village of Canton to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin. B. It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling in the Village of Canton, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin. C. It shall be unlawful to 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 within the Village of Canton, which indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicapped, familial status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. It shall be unlawful to represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin that any dwelling within the Village of Canton is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. It shall be unlawful, for profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling within the Village of Canton by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-3 establishes a broad set of prohibited acts in the local housing market. The provision bars refusals to sell or rent, discriminatory terms or conditions, biased advertising, misrepresentation of availability, and profit-driven blockbusting — all when motivated by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status, or national origin. These prohibitions apply to any dwelling within the Village of Canton and cover the full arc of a housing transaction, from initial negotiation through the provision of services and facilities.
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Under Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-3, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, documented criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and communicating availability to all prospective buyers or renters. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preference based on any of the protected characteristics enumerated in § 156-3. Staff and agents involved in leasing or sales are generally trained to avoid representations — including statements about neighborhood composition — that could constitute the blockbusting conduct the section explicitly prohibits.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-3 gives residents and housing seekers protection against a wide range of discriminatory conduct, including being told a unit is unavailable when it is not, receiving different lease terms, or being exposed to biased advertising. Someone who believes a landlord or seller has violated § 156-3 may consider documenting the conduct, filing a complaint with a fair housing agency, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance on available remedies. Federal fair housing channels, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, may also offer complaint pathways that run parallel to local enforcement 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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