Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 36A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 36A-3
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 36A-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Town of Chenango: A. To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer or to 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 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 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 or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sales 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 or national origin.
Section 36A-3 of the Chenango Code of Ordinances prohibits a range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing within the Town of Chenango. Specifically, the provision makes it unlawful to refuse to sell or rent, to apply unequal terms and conditions, to publish discriminatory notices or advertisements, to falsely claim a unit is unavailable, or to engage in 'blockbusting' — all when motivated by a person's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Certain exemptions exist under § 36A-6, but outside those exemptions the rule applies broadly to housing transactions in the town.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the Town of Chenango are expected, under § 36A-3, to apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, negotiating terms, and communicating availability — without regard to a prospective buyer's or tenant's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators typically review all advertising and listing language to ensure it contains no statements of preference or limitation tied to protected characteristics. They also train staff to respond uniformly to availability inquiries and to avoid any representations designed to influence housing decisions based on neighborhood demographics.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 36A-3 of the Chenango Code of Ordinances gives residents the right to seek housing free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, including protection against false claims that a unit is unavailable. Tenants or prospective buyers who believe they have experienced a violation of § 36A-3 may document the incident — such as saving advertisements, correspondence, or notes of verbal statements — as a foundation for any complaint process. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, raising the violation through available administrative channels, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Chenango County 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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