Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 34 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 34-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson 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, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status.
Section 34-5 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances prohibits discrimination in access to real estate brokerage services and organizations within the village. No person may be denied membership or participation in a multiple-listing service, broker's organization, or similar facility on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions placed on any such access or membership.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 34 § 34-5, property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers or listing services should be aware that those service providers are prohibited from applying discriminatory criteria when granting access or membership. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage or listing service they engage with operates on a non-discriminatory basis across all protected classes named in the provision. Maintaining records of how brokerage relationships are established can help demonstrate adherence to the village's fair-housing standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 34-5 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances gives individuals the right to access real estate brokerage services and multiple-listing organizations without facing discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, familial status, or handicap. If a person believes they have been denied access to or treated unequally within such a service, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Individuals may also explore whether federal fair-housing protections offer additional avenues for addressing the same conduct.
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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