Johnstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 150 § 150-6
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the City of Johnstown 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/her 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 150-6 of Johnstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 150 makes it unlawful to exclude any person from, or impose unequal terms on their participation in, real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, or related organizations based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule applies to the full range of services and organizations involved in selling or renting dwellings within the City of Johnstown. It establishes that equal access to the professional infrastructure of the housing market is a protected right, not a privilege.
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Property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers or listing services in Johnstown should be aware that § 150-6 extends fair-housing obligations beyond individual transactions to the brokerage and organizational level. Compliant operators generally ensure that any broker or agent they engage does not restrict access to multiple-listing services or professional organizations on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, familial status, or national origin. Maintaining documented, consistent practices around broker selection and service engagement supports compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 150-6 of Johnstown's Code of Ordinances ch. 150, renters and prospective renters have the right to equal access to real estate brokerage services and related organizations without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. If a person believes they have been denied access to or treated unequally within a brokerage service or listing organization on a protected basis, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York fair-housing law. Keeping records of interactions with brokers and related services can be useful when pursuing any of these avenues.
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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