Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-4
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 96-7 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Fort Plain: A. For a person, after offering property for sale or rent or otherwise in any matter seeking a buyer or renter, 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, handicap, familial status or national origin. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges or 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. 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, handicap, familial status or national origin or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. To 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 or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-4 prohibits discriminatory practices in the sale or rental of housing within the Village of Fort Plain based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule covers a broad range of conduct, including refusing to deal with a buyer or renter who makes a genuine offer, applying unequal terms or conditions, publishing discriminatory advertisements, misrepresenting a property's availability, and using neighborhood demographic changes as a pressure tactic to induce sales or rentals. Certain exemptions exist under § 96-7, which narrow the scope of who and what is covered.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-4, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, negotiating terms, and communicating availability—regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Operators generally review all advertising and listing language to ensure it contains no stated or implied preferences tied to protected characteristics. Practices such as steering prospective buyers or renters based on neighborhood demographics, or falsely claiming a unit is unavailable, fall within the conduct this section identifies as unlawful.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-4 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 signing of a lease or sale agreement. If a tenant or buyer believes they have experienced conduct prohibited by this section—such as being told a unit is unavailable when it is not, or being offered different terms than others—they may consider documenting the interaction and reaching out to a local fair housing organization or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which administers federal fair housing protections. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York fair housing law can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available under § 96-4 and related state and federal provisions.
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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