Mount Pleasant, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-4
Prohibited actions
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No person or agent, acting on his own behalf or on behalf of another, shall: A. Refuse to sell, rent or lease any housing accommodations or land to any person or group of persons or refuse to negotiate for the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodations or land to any person or group of persons because of race, creed, color, sex or national origin of such persons or persons or represent that any housing accommodation or land is not available for inspection, sale, rental or lease when, in fact, it is so available or otherwise deny or withhold any housing accommodation or land or any facilities of any housing accommodation or land from any person or group of persons because of race, creed, color, sex or national origin of such person or persons. B. Discriminate against any person because of his race, creed, color, sex, ancestry or national origin in the terms, conditions or privileges of the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodations or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith. C. Print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement or publication or use any form or application for the purchase, rental or lease of any housing accommodation or land or make any record of inquiry in connection with the prospective purchase, rental or lease of any housing accommodation or land which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as to race, creed, color, sex or national origin, or any intent to make any such limitation, specification or discrimination. D. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to. (1) The rental of a housing accommodation in a building which contains housing accommodations for not more than two families living independently of each other if the owner or members of his family reside in one of such housing accommodations; or (2) To the rental of a room or rooms in a housing accommodation to not more than five individuals at any one time if such rental is by the occupant of the housing accommodation or by the owner of the housing accommodation and he or members of his family reside in such housing accommodations.
Mount Pleasant, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-4 prohibits any person or their agent from refusing to sell, rent, or lease housing or land based on race, creed, color, sex, ancestry, or national origin. It also bars discriminatory terms or conditions in housing transactions and forbids publishing or circulating any advertisement or application that expresses such limitations. Two narrow exemptions exist: owner-occupied two-family buildings and owner-occupied dwellings where the owner rents rooms to no more than five individuals at a time are not covered by these prohibitions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 98 § 98-4, compliant housing operators in Mount Pleasant generally ensure that all listings, advertisements, rental applications, and lease terms are free of any language or criteria tied to race, creed, color, sex, ancestry, or national origin. Operators also typically apply consistent standards when negotiating, showing, and offering housing to all prospective buyers or tenants. Those who believe they may qualify for one of the two owner-occupancy exemptions described in § 98-4(D) often consult with a qualified attorney to confirm whether their specific property and living arrangement meet the statutory criteria.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-4 of Mount Pleasant's Code of Ordinances gives prospective and current tenants the right to be free from discriminatory refusals, misrepresentations about availability, and unequal terms in housing transactions based on protected characteristics. Tenants who believe they have experienced a violation of § 98-4 may consider documenting the conduct, preserving any discriminatory advertisements or communications, and filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing or civil rights body. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand the complaint process and the exemptions outlined in § 98-4(D) that may or may not apply to their situation.
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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