Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-6
Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Fort Plain to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or to discriminate against him in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 96-6 of Fort Plain's Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone operating real estate brokerage services within the Village of Fort Plain from denying access, membership, or participation in multiple-listing services, broker organizations, or related facilities based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions placed on that access or membership. It applies broadly to the organizational and service infrastructure surrounding the buying and renting of dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fort Plain Code § 96-6, property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers or listing services should ensure that any brokerage relationships or MLS arrangements they participate in do not exclude or impose unequal conditions on individuals based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators typically review their brokerage agreements and organizational memberships to confirm that access and participation are offered on equal terms to all. Maintaining documentation of nondiscriminatory practices in brokerage service relationships is a common feature of compliant operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-6 of the Fort Plain Code of Ordinances gives individuals the right to equal access to real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, and related organizations when seeking to rent or buy a dwelling in the Village of Fort Plain. If a person believes they were denied access or subjected to unequal terms based on a protected characteristic such as race, familial status, or handicap, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a fair housing agency, contacting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Raising a violation of § 96-6 may also be relevant in broader housing discrimination proceedings.
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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