Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-4
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All such definitions of the Human Rights Law of the State of New York as pertaining to fair housing are hereby restated by the village as a provision of this chapter.
Section 99-4 of Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 incorporates by reference the fair-housing definitions found in New York State's Human Rights Law, making those state-level definitions operative within the village's local fair-housing chapter. Rather than creating its own separate glossary, the village adopts the state definitions wholesale. This means that any term used in ch. 99 carries the same meaning it holds under the state Human Rights Law's fair-housing provisions.
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Under § 99-4 of Ellenville's Code, property owners and managers are expected to apply the same definitions of protected classes, discriminatory practices, and related terms that appear in New York State's Human Rights Law when interpreting their obligations under ch. 99. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with those state definitions to ensure their rental policies, advertising, and tenant-selection criteria align with both state and local standards. Because the village has restated those definitions as its own, local enforcement can rely on the same interpretive framework as state authorities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-4 means that the definitions protecting tenants under New York State's Human Rights Law—covering characteristics such as race, national origin, disability, and familial status, among others—apply with equal force under Ellenville's local fair-housing ordinance. Tenants who believe a landlord's conduct violates these definitions may have recourse under both state and local law, and can explore options such as filing a complaint with a relevant fair-housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with ch. 99. Understanding that the village has adopted state definitions can be relevant when evaluating whether a particular practice falls within the scope of local protections.
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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