Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-2
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For the purpose of this chapter, the terms used herein are described as follows: COUNSEL TO THE TOWN The Counsel to the Town or other attorney at law acting on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck. EFFECT THE ELIMINATION OF THE DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE The respondent shall make the specific housing accommodation available to the complainant. HOUSING ACCOMMODATION Any place in which human habitation is permitted by Town ordinances. NATIONAL ORIGIN Includes ancestry. PERSON One or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives and successors, trustees in bankruptcy or receivers. The plural shall include the singular and vice versa. RESPONDENT Any person charged with a violation of the provisions of this chapter. TOWN OF MAMARONECK All land in the geographical boundaries of the Town and any lands held in a proprietary capacity by the Town outside said geographical limits, but no land in incorporated villages.
Section 86-2 of Mamaroneck Town Code Chapter 86 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the town's fair housing ordinance. Key terms include 'housing accommodation,' which covers any place where human habitation is permitted under town ordinances, and 'national origin,' which is explicitly defined to include ancestry. The definition of 'person' is broad, encompassing individuals, partnerships, corporations, trustees, and other legal entities, ensuring the chapter applies across a wide range of actors in the housing market.
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Property owners and managers operating within the geographical boundaries defined under § 86-2 of Chapter 86 should be aware that the ordinance's definitions are intentionally broad. The term 'housing accommodation' covers any place where human habitation is permitted by town ordinances, meaning most residential rental properties fall within scope. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with these definitions—particularly the expansive definitions of 'person' and 'national origin'—to understand who and what is covered by the chapter's anti-discrimination requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-2 of Chapter 86 defines the scope of Mamaroneck Town's fair housing protections, including who qualifies as a 'respondent' (any person charged with a violation) and what constitutes a 'housing accommodation.' Notably, if a discriminatory practice is found, the ordinance defines 'effect the elimination of the discriminatory practice' to mean that the respondent must make the specific housing accommodation available to the complainant—a meaningful remedy. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how these definitions apply to their circumstances under 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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