Islip, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 26-6
Posting of notices and injunctions
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A. In addition to the sanctions and remedies set forth in § 26-5 , the Town of Islip may apply for an order in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or to restrain any violation of any provision of § 26-4 . B. In order to prevent the involvement of innocent third parties in the rental or sale of housing accommodations or land in the period after a complaint is filed but before an order or injunction is obtained, the Town Attorney may post for 15 days a notice on the said housing premises or land unless the person or persons charged with discrimination agree in writing not to sell or rent during the pendency of the action or proceeding against such person or persons. Any person or persons who remove, cover or deface the posted notice shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250 or shall be imprisoned not less than five days nor more than 15 days, or shall be both fined and imprisoned. C. In order further to prevent the rental or sale of the housing accommodations or land in violation of this ordinance, the Town Attorney or legal representative may seek from a court of competent jurisdiction a temporary injunction or restraining order to prevent the disposition of the premises to other than the complainant during the pendency of the complaint alleging discrimination.
Section 26-6 of Islip's Code of Ordinances establishes two protective mechanisms that can be used after a housing discrimination complaint is filed but before a court order is finalized. First, the Town Attorney may post a notice on the subject property for up to 15 days to alert the public that a discrimination proceeding is pending, unless the accused party agrees in writing to halt any sale or rental during that time. Second, the Town Attorney may seek a temporary injunction from a court to prevent the property from being sold or rented to anyone other than the complainant while the case is ongoing. Tampering with a posted notice—by removing, covering, or defacing it—carries a fine of $100 to $250, imprisonment of five to fifteen days, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 26-6 of the Islip Code of Ordinances, once a discrimination complaint is filed, a property owner or manager may find a public notice posted on the subject premises by the Town Attorney. Operators who agree in writing not to sell or rent the property during the pendency of the proceeding can avoid having such a notice posted. Compliant operators also take care not to interfere with any posted notice, since removing, covering, or defacing it is itself a separately punishable offense under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-6 of the Islip Code of Ordinances provides procedural protections designed to preserve a complainant's position after a housing discrimination complaint is filed. A tenant or prospective buyer who has filed a complaint may benefit from the Town Attorney's authority to post a notice on the property or to seek a temporary injunction preventing the property from being transferred to someone else while the case is pending. Those who believe these protections are relevant to their situation may wish to contact the Islip Town Attorney's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what steps are available under this provision.
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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