Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 47-8
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing prohibited
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 47-11 , it shall be unlawful within the Town of Fort Edward to: A. 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, 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 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 handicap, familial status or national origin, or 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, 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 of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. F. Refuse a physically or mentally disabled person (including hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS related complex and mental retardation that substantially limit one or more major life activities) to make reasonable modifications to a dwelling or common use area, at the expense of the person with the disability, if necessary for the handicapped person to use the housing. G. Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services, if necessary for the handicapped person to use the housing.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 § 47-8 prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale, rental, and advertising of housing within the Town of Fort Edward. The rule bars refusals to sell or rent, unequal terms and conditions, misleading statements about availability, and blockbusting tactics based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. It also requires that housing providers allow people with disabilities to make reasonable modifications at their own expense and make reasonable accommodations in rules or policies so that disabled residents can use their housing, subject to the exemptions set out in § 47-11.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 § 47-8, compliant housing operators apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and communicating availability to all prospective and current residents regardless of protected class. Operators generally review all advertising and written communications to ensure no language signals a preference, limitation, or exclusion based on any characteristic protected by § 47-8. When a resident or applicant with a disability requests a reasonable modification or accommodation, operators typically document the request and engage in a good-faith interactive process, recognizing that modification costs are generally borne by the person with the disability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 § 47-8 gives residents and applicants the right to be free from discriminatory refusals, unequal terms, misleading availability claims, and blockbusting tactics based on protected characteristics. People with disabilities have an additional right under § 47-8 to request reasonable modifications to their unit or common areas and to seek accommodations in housing rules or policies. Those who believe this provision has been violated may consider filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with fair housing law to understand available enforcement paths.
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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