New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-3

Prohibited acts

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New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-3
A. No person or agent acting on behalf of another shall: (1) Refuse to sell, rent or lease any housing accommodation or any facilities of any housing accommodations or land in the Town of New Castle to any person or group of persons or refuse to negotiate for the sale, rental or lease of any housing accommodation or land to any person or group of persons by reason of race, creed, color or national origin of such person 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 any facilities of any housing accommodation or land from any person or group of persons because of the race, creed, color or national origin of such person or persons. (2) Discriminate against any person because of his race, creed, color 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. (3) Print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, listing, 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 or records, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination as to race, creed, color or national origin or any intent to make any such limitation, specification or discrimination in the sale, lease or rental of any housing accommodation. B. No person, bank, trust company, private banker, savings bank, industrial bank, savings and loan association, credit union, investment company, mortgage company, insurance company or other financial institution or lender doing business in the Town of New Castle (and if incorporated, regardless of whether incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, the United States or any other jurisdiction) or any officer, agent or employee thereof to whom application is made for financial assistance for the purchase, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of any housing accommodation or land in the Town of New Castle shall: (1) Discriminate against any such applicant or applicants because of the race, creed, color or national origin of such applicant or applicants or of any member, stockholder, director, officer or employee of such applicant or applicants or of the prospective occupants or tenants of such housing accommodation or land in the granting, withholding, extending or renewing or in the fixing of the rates, terms or conditions of any such financial assistance. (2) Use any form or application for such financial assistance or make any record or inquiry in connection with applications for such financial assistance which expresses, directly or indirectly, any limitation, specification or discrimination because of race, creed, color or national origin. C. No person shall aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the doing of any of the acts forbidden under this chapter, or attempt to do so. D. No person engaged in any activity to which this chapter applies shall retaliate or discriminate against any person because such person has opposed any practices forbidden under this chapter or because such person has filed a complaint or testified or assisted in any proceeding under the chapter.
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Plain English

New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-3 prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, or national origin across a wide range of housing-related activities within the Town of New Castle. The rule covers the sale, rental, and leasing of housing and land; the terms and conditions attached to those transactions; advertising and application materials; and the provision of financial assistance such as mortgages and loans. It also bars anyone from helping others commit these prohibited acts, and protects people who report violations or participate in related proceedings from retaliation.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in New Castle should be aware that § 78-3 covers virtually every stage of a housing transaction — from advertising and showing units to setting lease terms and providing services — and prohibits any differentiation based on race, creed, color, or national origin. Compliant operators generally use neutral, uniform criteria for evaluating applicants, ensure that all marketing materials and application forms are free of any language that signals preference or limitation based on protected characteristics, and avoid any conduct that could be read as discouraging inquiries from protected groups. Operators also take care not to retaliate against anyone who raises a concern or participates in a proceeding related to ch. 78.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-3, tenants and prospective tenants have the right to be evaluated for housing without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin, and to receive the same terms, conditions, and services as any other similarly situated person. The provision also protects individuals who speak up about potential violations — filing a complaint or assisting in a proceeding cannot lawfully be used as a basis for retaliation. Those who believe their rights under § 78-3 have been violated may consider documenting the conduct, exploring complaint processes available through local or state civil rights bodies, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

New Castle Code § 78-3
New Castle Code § 78-5
New Castle Code § 78-3

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