Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful within the Village of Groton 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 such person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation, on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or handicap.
Section 93-5 of Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 prohibits any denial of access to, or discriminatory treatment within, real estate brokerage services and organizations — including multiple-listing services — when that denial or unequal treatment is based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap. The rule applies to both outright exclusion and to unequal terms or conditions of participation. It covers the full range of services and organizations connected to the buying or renting of dwellings within the Village of Groton.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 93-5, real estate professionals and property owners who use brokerage services or MLS platforms in the Village of Groton are expected to ensure that access to those services is extended equally, regardless of a person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap. Compliant operators typically review their membership and referral practices to confirm that no protected characteristic influences who may participate or on what terms. Maintaining written, consistently applied policies for access to brokerage organizations is a common practice among operators seeking to align with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-5 gives people in the Village of Groton the right to equal access to real estate brokerage services and organizations when seeking to rent a dwelling, free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap. If a person believes they have been denied access to or treated unequally within such a service or organization on a protected basis, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing authority, contacting the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Documenting communications and interactions with brokerage services can be a useful step when exploring whether § 93-5 has been implicated.
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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