Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 29 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 29-2
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A. It shall be illegal to refuse to sell or lease residential real property located within the Village of Malone, New York, upon the grounds of race, color, creed or religion, handicap or familial status. B. All applicable state and federal statutes and regulations regarding fair and/or open housing shall be complied with in the Village of Malone with respect to the sale or lease of residential real property.
Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 29 § 29-2 establishes that residential real property within the Village of Malone may not be refused for sale or lease based on race, color, creed, religion, handicap, or familial status. Beyond the local prohibition, the provision also requires compliance with all applicable state and federal fair and open housing laws in connection with any residential sale or lease. The rule operates as a layered protection, meaning local, state, and federal fair-housing standards all apply simultaneously within the village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 29 § 29-2, property owners and managers operating in the Village of Malone generally ensure that their screening criteria, advertising, and leasing or sales processes do not treat applicants differently on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, handicap, or familial status. Compliant operators also stay current with New York State and federal fair-housing requirements, since the provision expressly incorporates those standards by reference. Maintaining consistent, documented application procedures is a common practice for demonstrating adherence to this multi-layered obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 29 § 29-2 gives prospective and current residents the right to seek housing in the Village of Malone free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, handicap, or familial status. Because the provision also incorporates state and federal fair-housing law, individuals who believe they have experienced a refusal to sell or lease on a prohibited basis may have remedies available under multiple legal frameworks. Tenant-rights organizations, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are among the bodies that handle fair-housing complaints, and consulting one of them is a common first step for those exploring their options.
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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