Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59-5
Powers and duties of Fair Housing Officer
Operative Text
The Fair Housing Officer shall have the following functions, powers and duties: A. To establish and maintain its principal office at the Town Hall. B. To formulate policies, rules and procedures and the necessary forms required to carry out the purposes of this chapter. C. To issue such publications and such results of investigations and research as in his or her judgement will tend to promote good will and minimize or eliminate discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. D. To consult with local realtors, housing developers and home-builders and commercial lenders on their fair housing responsibilities. E. To review existing and proposed revisions to local land use plans and controls to determine any inconsistencies with the purposes of this chapter. F. To investigate all complaints alleging violations of this chapter. G. To submit each year to the Supervisor and to the Town Board a full written report of all fair housing activities and such recommendations as may be required to better effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
Section 59-5 of Goshen's Code of Ordinances establishes the Fair Housing Officer as the town's primary administrator for fair housing matters. The Officer is empowered to set policies, investigate complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and review local land use plans for inconsistencies with the chapter's goals. Each year, the Officer must submit a written report to the Town Supervisor and Town Board summarizing fair housing activities and any recommended improvements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 59-5, the Fair Housing Officer is authorized to consult directly with local realtors, housing developers, home-builders, and commercial lenders about their fair housing responsibilities. Operators who engage proactively with the Officer's outreach and educational publications are generally better positioned to understand and meet their obligations under the chapter. Staying informed about any policy updates or procedural forms issued by the Officer's office at Town Hall is a common practice among compliant housing providers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 59-5 grants the Fair Housing Officer the explicit duty to investigate complaints alleging violations of the fair housing chapter, making the Officer's office a direct avenue for residents who believe they have experienced discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Tenants can contact the Fair Housing Officer at Goshen Town Hall to initiate a complaint under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local fair housing law can also help individuals understand what the complaint process under § 59-5 generally involves.
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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