Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services prohibited
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Highland Falls 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 91-5 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances prohibits any person or organization operating within the Village of Highland Falls from denying access to real estate services—such as multiple-listing services or broker organizations—based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions of membership or participation in those services, not just outright exclusion. In short, the provision extends fair-housing protections into the professional infrastructure of the real estate market itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Real estate professionals and property owners operating under ch. 91 § 91-5 in Highland Falls are generally expected to offer access to multiple-listing services, broker organizations, and related facilities on equal terms to all participants, regardless of protected characteristics. Compliant operators typically review their membership criteria, fee structures, and participation rules to ensure no condition inadvertently screens out individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Maintaining written, consistently applied policies for access and participation can help demonstrate adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Highland Falls Code ch. 91 § 91-5, individuals who believe they have been denied access to—or subjected to unequal terms within—a real estate brokerage service or multiple-listing organization on the basis of a protected characteristic may have grounds to raise a violation. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a fair-housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance, or consulting with a housing attorney about available remedies. Documenting the denial or discriminatory condition—including dates, communications, and the names of organizations involved—is a common first step that many advocates recommend.
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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