Cazenovia Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-3
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 105-6 of this article, it shall be unlawful within the Village of Cazenovia: A. To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise to make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. C. 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 that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin or an intention to make such preference, limitation, or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental, when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Section 105-3 of the Cazenovia Village Code of Ordinances prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule covers not only outright refusals to sell or rent, but also discriminatory terms, misleading statements about availability, biased advertising, and blockbusting—the practice of steering transactions by invoking the demographic characteristics of a neighborhood's residents. Exemptions to these prohibitions are addressed separately under § 105-6 of the same article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 105-3 of the Cazenovia Village Code, compliant housing operators apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and communicating availability—without regard to a prospective buyer's or tenant's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Operators generally review all advertising and listing language to ensure it contains no stated or implied preferences tied to protected characteristics. Policies around unit showings, application processing, and service provision are typically documented and applied uniformly to avoid conduct that could be construed as a violation of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-3 of the Cazenovia Village Code gives housing seekers protection against a wide range of discriminatory acts, from a landlord's refusal to negotiate after a genuine offer to misrepresentations about whether a unit is available. Tenants and prospective tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination based on a protected characteristic may document the conduct, retain records of communications, and explore complaint pathways through fair housing organizations or relevant state and federal agencies. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local and state fair housing law can help individuals understand what options exist under this provision.
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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