Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-3
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 72-4 , it shall be unlawful within the Town of Champlain to: A. Refuse to sell or rent, after the making of a bona fide offer, or refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. B. 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. Make, print, 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 any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. 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, 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 or a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 72-3 of Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 makes it unlawful within the Town of Champlain to refuse, deny, or place discriminatory conditions on the sale or rental of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The provision also prohibits discriminatory advertising, misrepresenting a dwelling's availability, and the practice of 'blockbusting'—profiting by steering owners to sell through fear-based representations about neighborhood demographic changes. Certain exemptions may apply under § 72-4.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 72-3 of Champlain's Code of Ordinances ch. 72, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and providing services to all applicants and residents regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preferences or limitations tied to any protected characteristic. Operators also avoid any representations—whether to prospective buyers, sellers, or tenants—that suggest a dwelling is unavailable when it is in fact available, or that use neighborhood demographic changes as a sales or rental tactic.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-3 of Champlain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 gives residents and prospective residents the right to be free from discriminatory treatment in the sale, rental, advertising, and availability of housing within the Town of Champlain. If a person believes they have been denied housing, offered different terms, or misled about availability because of a protected characteristic, they may have grounds to raise a violation under this provision. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring remedies available under applicable state and federal fair housing law.
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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