Cooperstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 85 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 85-4
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A. In renting, leasing, or selling a dwelling within the Village of Cooperstown, no person or persons will be refused as a renter, lessee, or buyer due to their color, creed, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, religion, or familial status. B. All applicable state and federal laws regarding fair and/or open housing shall be complied with when renting, leasing, or selling a dwelling.
Cooperstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 85 § 85-4 establishes that no one may be turned away from renting, leasing, or buying a dwelling in the Village of Cooperstown on the basis of color, creed, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, religion, or familial status. The provision also requires that all applicable state and federal fair and open housing laws be followed in any such transaction. Together, these requirements create a layered set of protections drawn from local, state, and federal sources.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cooperstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 85 § 85-4, operators who rent, lease, or sell dwellings in the Village of Cooperstown are expected to apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria across all applicants regardless of color, creed, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, religion, or familial status. Compliant operators typically maintain written policies and application procedures that align with both this local ordinance and applicable New York State and federal fair housing requirements. Keeping records of application decisions and the criteria used can help demonstrate adherence to the provision's dual local-and-state/federal compliance mandate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 85-4 of Cooperstown's Code of Ordinances gives prospective and current tenants the right not to be refused housing on the basis of color, creed, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, religion, or familial status. Because the provision also incorporates state and federal fair housing law, a person who believes they have been discriminated against may have multiple avenues available, including filing a complaint with a state or federal fair housing agency, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for general information. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York fair housing law can help clarify which protections under § 85-4 and related laws may apply to a given situation.
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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