Canton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-5
Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Canton 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 the terms or conditions of such access membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status or household composition or disability.
Canton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-5 prohibits anyone operating real estate brokerage services within the Town of Canton from denying a person access to, membership in, or participation in a multiple listing service, broker's organization, or similar real estate facility based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, household composition, or disability. The rule also bars imposing different terms or conditions of access or membership on those same protected grounds. In short, the provision extends fair-housing protections specifically into the professional infrastructure used to buy and rent homes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Canton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-5, property owners and managers who participate in or rely on multiple listing services, broker's organizations, or related real estate facilities are expected to ensure that access to those services is extended equally to all parties regardless of protected characteristics. Compliant operators generally review their relationships with brokerage organizations to confirm that membership criteria and participation terms do not vary based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, household composition, or disability. Maintaining written records of how access to these services is granted or denied can support a consistent, nondiscriminatory practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Canton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-5 gives individuals the right to equal access to the professional services and organizations that facilitate the sale and rental of housing in the Town of Canton, free from discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, disability, or familial status. If a person believes they have been denied access to or treated differently within a multiple listing service or broker's organization on a prohibited basis, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency, contacting the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Documenting any communications or denials related to brokerage service access can be useful when exploring these 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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