Dryden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-2
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 140-5 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Dryden: 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, national origin, familial status, disability (physical or mental), age, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or gender identity. 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, national origin, familial status, disability (physical or mental), age, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or gender identity. 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, national origin, familial status, disability (physical or mental), age, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or gender identity, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability (physical or mental), age, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or gender identity that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, 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, national origin, familial status, disability (physical or mental), age, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or gender identity.
Section 140-2 of Dryden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 makes it unlawful within the Village of Dryden to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or gender identity. The provision covers a broad range of conduct, including refusing to deal, applying unequal terms and conditions, publishing discriminatory notices or advertisements, misrepresenting availability, and steering residents through blockbusting tactics. Certain exemptions exist under § 140-5, which defines the outer boundaries of the rule's reach.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 140-2 of Dryden's housing ordinance, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, providing services, and advertising available units — without regard to any of the protected characteristics listed in the provision. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preference or limitation based on those characteristics. Operators also avoid any representations about neighborhood composition designed to influence a person's decision to sell or rent, as such conduct is explicitly prohibited by § 140-2(E).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 140-2 of Dryden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 establishes that residents and prospective residents have the right to be free from discriminatory treatment at every stage of a housing transaction, from initial inquiry through the ongoing terms of a tenancy. If a person believes they have been refused housing, quoted different terms, given false availability information, or otherwise treated unequally because of a protected characteristic, that conduct may constitute a violation of § 140-2. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with New York 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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