Montebello, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 81-6
Posting of notice and injunctions
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A. In addition to the sanctions and remedies set forth in § 81-5 hereof, the Village Attorney may apply for an order of injunction in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or to restrain any violation of any provisions of § 81-5 hereof. B. In order to prevent the involvement of innocent third parties in the rental or sale of housing accommodations in the period after a complaint is filed, but before an order or injunction in obtained, the Village Attorney may post, for a period of 20 days, a notice on said housing accommodations unless the person charged with discrimination agrees in writing not to sell or rent such housing accommodations during the pendency of the action or proceeding against him. C. Any person convicted of willfully removing, covering or defacing the posted polices shall be punishable as provided in § 81-5A hereof. D. In order to prevent the rental of the housing accommodations in such action, the Village Attorney may seek from a court of competent jurisdiction a temporary injunction or restraining order to prevent the rental of the premises to other than the aggrieved person during the pendency of the complaint alleging discrimination.
Montebello, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 § 81-6 establishes a set of enforcement tools available to the Village Attorney when a housing discrimination complaint is pending. Beyond the sanctions already outlined in § 81-5, the Village Attorney may seek court injunctions to stop ongoing violations, post public notices on the property for up to 20 days to warn potential buyers or renters, and pursue temporary restraining orders to prevent the property from being rented to anyone other than the person who filed the discrimination complaint. Tampering with a posted notice—by removing, covering, or defacing it—is itself a punishable offense under § 81-5A.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Montebello, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 § 81-6, once a discrimination complaint is filed, the Village Attorney has authority to post notices on a property and seek court orders that can halt sales or rentals during the pendency of the proceeding. Operators who are the subject of such a complaint may avoid having a notice physically posted on their property by agreeing in writing not to sell or rent the accommodation while the action is ongoing. Compliant operators generally maintain fair-housing practices and keep records of their rental and sales processes to demonstrate adherence to the provisions of § 81-5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Montebello, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 § 81-6 provides procedural protections designed to preserve housing opportunities for individuals who have filed a discrimination complaint. During the pendency of a complaint, the Village Attorney may seek a temporary injunction or restraining order to prevent the landlord from renting the disputed unit to someone other than the aggrieved person. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may consider contacting the Village Attorney's office, a local fair-housing organization, or a tenant-rights group to understand what remedies and interim protections under § 81-6 may be available to them.
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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