Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-4
Discrimination prohibited in residential real estate related transactions
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity whose business includes engaging in residential real estate related transactions within the Village of Canton to discriminate against any person in making available such a transaction, or in the terms or conditions of such a transaction, because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status or national origin. B. As used in this section, the term "residential real estate related transaction" means any of the following: (1) The making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing or maintaining a dwelling. (2) The making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance secured by residential real estate. (3) The selling, brokering or appraising of residential real property. C. Nothing in this section prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property to take into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or familial status.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-4 prohibits any business that participates in residential real estate transactions within the Village of Canton from treating people differently based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This applies broadly to activities such as mortgage lending, financial assistance for home purchase or repair, and the selling, brokering, or appraising of residential property. Appraisers are not barred from considering legitimate, non-protected factors when valuing property, but protected characteristics may not drive their assessments.
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Property owners and managers operating in Canton who are involved in financing, selling, or brokering residential real estate must ensure that protected characteristics—such as race, religion, sexual orientation, or familial status—play no role in the terms or availability of those transactions, as required by ch. 156 § 156-4. Compliant operators typically maintain consistent underwriting and transaction criteria applied uniformly across all applicants and parties. Documenting the non-discriminatory basis for any transaction decision is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance with this provision.
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Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-4 gives residents the right to access residential real estate transactions—including loans, financial assistance, and property sales or appraisals—free from discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, sex, handicap, or familial status. Individuals who believe they have experienced such discrimination in a covered transaction may consider filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance on available remedies. Consulting with a housing attorney or advocacy group can help clarify what documentation and procedural steps are generally associated with pursuing a claim under this provision.
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