New Berlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 80 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 80-3
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 80-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Town of New Berlin: A. To refuse to sell or rent after making a bona fide offer or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. C. To make, print or publish or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
New Berlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 80 § 80-3 prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing within the Town of New Berlin. Covered protected characteristics include race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, and national origin. The rule bars not only outright refusals to sell or rent, but also discriminatory terms, misleading statements about availability, discriminatory advertising, and blockbusting tactics aimed at inducing sales through fear of neighborhood demographic change. Exemptions recognized elsewhere in the chapter (§ 80-6) may apply in limited circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 80 § 80-3, compliant property owners and managers in the Town of New Berlin apply consistent, documented criteria when evaluating offers, negotiating terms, and communicating availability to all prospective buyers or renters regardless of protected characteristics. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preferences based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Operators also avoid any representations—whether to current owners or prospective tenants—that suggest neighborhood demographic changes as a reason to sell or rent, a practice commonly known as blockbusting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 80 § 80-3 of the New Berlin Code of Ordinances gives residents and housing seekers the right to be free from discriminatory treatment in any aspect of a housing transaction, including advertising, negotiations, stated terms, and representations about availability. If a person believes they have experienced housing discrimination based on a protected characteristic, they may consider documenting the conduct and exploring complaint options through local enforcement channels, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenant-rights organizations and fair-housing advocacy groups can also help individuals understand the range of options available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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