Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-1
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The Town Board hereby finds and declares that acts of prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination which deny a person the opportunity to sell, purchase, lease, rent or obtain financing for the purchase or lease of housing accommodations because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference or disability threaten the fundamental rights and privileges of residents and/or those seeking residency in the Town of Mamaroneck and undermine the foundations of a free, democratic state. The Town Board further declares it to be public policy of the Town of Mamaroneck to eliminate and prevent discrimination and segregation based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference or disability and to safeguard the right of every person to sell, purchase, lease or rent or obtain financing for the purchase or lease of land and housing accommodations without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference or disability. In accordance with this policy, it shall be the duty of all Town officers, officials and employees to exercise any governmental function relating to the use, sale or occupancy of land, real property or housing accommodations in such manner, consistent with law, that all discrimination be prevented.
Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-1 establishes the town's foundational policy against housing discrimination. The provision declares that denying someone the ability to sell, buy, lease, rent, or finance housing because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference, or disability is a threat to residents' fundamental rights. It places an affirmative duty on all town officers, officials, and employees to carry out their governmental functions in a way that prevents such discrimination.
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Chapter 86 § 86-1 of the Mamaroneck Town Code sets the overarching anti-discrimination framework that governs housing transactions in the town. Operators who comply with this policy generally ensure that decisions about selling, leasing, or renting property are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference, or disability. Understanding this foundational provision helps property owners recognize that subsequent sections of Chapter 86 are built on these declared public-policy principles.
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Section 86-1 of the Mamaroneck Town Code affirms that every person has the right to seek housing — whether by renting, purchasing, or financing — free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference, or disability. Tenants and prospective tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory treatment in a housing transaction may have grounds to raise a violation of this chapter's policy. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a relevant fair-housing agency, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring remedies available under the broader provisions of Chapter 86.
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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