Cazenovia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-5
Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful within the Town of Cazenovia to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' 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 age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, domestic violence victim status or familial status.
Section 86-5 of Cazenovia's Code of Ordinances prohibits real estate industry organizations — such as multiple-listing services and brokers' associations — from excluding or treating people unequally based on protected characteristics including race, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, national origin, or color. The rule applies to both membership decisions and the terms under which access or participation is granted. It covers any service organization or facility connected to the buying, selling, or renting of homes within the Town of Cazenovia.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Real estate brokers and organizations operating in Cazenovia should be aware that § 86-5 extends fair-housing obligations beyond individual transactions to the organizational level — meaning that membership criteria, dues structures, and participation rules for MLS platforms and broker groups must be applied uniformly regardless of a member's protected characteristics. Compliant operators typically review their membership policies to ensure no protected class is treated differently in access or terms. Keeping written records of how membership decisions are made can help demonstrate consistency with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 86-5, if you believe a real estate brokerage organization or multiple-listing service in Cazenovia has denied you access or imposed unequal terms because of a protected characteristic — such as your race, religion, disability, or familial status — you may have grounds to raise a fair-housing complaint. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance, or consulting an attorney familiar with housing discrimination law. Documenting any communications or denials related to the alleged discrimination is a step commonly recommended by fair-housing advocates.
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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