Hudson Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 102-3
Discrimination in sale or rental
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 102-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Village of Hudson Falls to: A. Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin; B. Discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin; C. Make, print or publish or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; D. Represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available; or E. Induce or attempt to induce, for profit, any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin.
Hudson Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 § 102-3 prohibits a range of discriminatory practices in the sale or rental of housing within the Village of Hudson Falls. Covered conduct includes refusing to deal, applying unequal terms, publishing discriminatory advertisements, misrepresenting availability, and steering — all when motivated by race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, or national origin. Certain exemptions exist under § 102-6, which limits the provision's reach in specific circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hudson Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 § 102-3, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent criteria to all applicants and tenants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, or national origin. This means advertising, screening, lease terms, and the provision of services are handled uniformly, and staff are trained to avoid representations — written or verbal — that could signal a preference or limitation based on any protected characteristic. Operators also take care not to misrepresent a unit's availability or engage in profit-motivated steering based on neighborhood demographics.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 102-3 of Hudson Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 establishes that residents and prospective residents have the right to be free from discriminatory refusals, unequal lease terms, misleading availability claims, and steering based on protected characteristics. Individuals who believe a housing provider has violated this provision may consider documenting the conduct, filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. The exemptions in § 102-6 may be relevant depending on the specific housing situation involved.
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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