Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-2
Policy and purpose
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A. In accord with Title VIII of the United States Code and the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as amended, it is the policy of the City of Glen Cove to provide fair housing. B. The purposes of this chapter are those in accord with Title VIII of the United States Code and § 296 of the Executive Law of the State of New York as such section applies to fair housing.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-2 establishes the city's foundational commitment to fair housing by aligning local policy with federal fair housing protections under Title VIII of the U.S. Code and New York State's Human Rights Law (Executive Law § 296). This provision does not create new substantive rules on its own but sets the overarching purpose and framework for the rest of Chapter 139. It signals that Glen Cove's fair housing ordinance is intended to operate in harmony with both state and federal anti-discrimination standards.
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Under Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-2, property owners and managers operating in Glen Cove are subject to a local fair housing framework that mirrors federal Title VIII and New York State Human Rights Law requirements. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the federal and state anti-discrimination standards that this policy provision incorporates by reference, since the rest of Chapter 139 is interpreted in light of those standards. Staying current with obligations under all three layers — local, state, and federal — is a hallmark of responsible property management in Glen Cove.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-2 affirms that residents of Glen Cove are entitled to fair housing protections that align with both federal law (Title VIII) and New York State's Human Rights Law (Executive Law § 296). Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may have recourse under any or all of these overlapping frameworks, including filing complaints with relevant state or federal agencies or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local, state, and federal fair housing law. Because this provision establishes the policy foundation for all of Chapter 139, it can be relevant context when raising a fair housing concern under the Glen Cove ordinance.
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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