Cazenovia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-7
Interference, coercion, or intimidation
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of having aided and encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right guaranteed by §§ 86-3 , 86-4 or 86-5 of this chapter.
Section 86-7 of Cazenovia's Code of Ordinances (ch. 86) makes it unlawful for anyone to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with a person because that person exercised, enjoyed, or helped someone else exercise rights protected under §§ 86-3, 86-4, or 86-5 of the same chapter. The provision covers both direct interference with someone actively using a protected right and retaliation against someone who has already done so. It applies broadly to any party whose conduct would chill or obstruct those guaranteed rights.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Cazenovia, N.Y., Code ch. 86 § 86-7 generally ensure that their communications, policies, and actions toward tenants do not constitute threats, coercion, or intimidation related to the rights set out in §§ 86-3, 86-4, or 86-5. Compliant operators typically document their interactions with tenants in a neutral, business-like manner and avoid conduct that could be construed as discouraging tenants from exercising or assisting others in exercising protected rights. Training staff and agents on the scope of § 86-7 is a common practice for operators seeking to maintain compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Cazenovia, N.Y., Code ch. 86 § 86-7, tenants have the right to be free from coercion, threats, intimidation, or interference when exercising rights protected by §§ 86-3, 86-4, or 86-5, and that protection extends to tenants who have helped others exercise those same rights. If a tenant believes a landlord or another party has violated § 86-7, general enforcement paths may include raising the violation as a defense or counterclaim in a housing proceeding, filing a complaint with the appropriate local or municipal authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Keeping records of any communications or incidents that may constitute interference 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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