New York Mills, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-1
Declaration of policy
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It is the policy of the Village of New York Mills to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the Village. It is the policy of the Village that no person shall discriminate against any individual in the sale, rental, advertising, financing, provision of brokerage services or appraisal of housing within the Village of New York Mills in accord with Title VIII of the United States Code and the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as amended.
Section 86-1 of the New York Mills Code of Ordinances establishes the Village's foundational commitment to fair housing. Under this policy, discrimination in housing transactions—including sales, rentals, advertising, financing, brokerage services, and appraisals—is prohibited within Village limits. The provision aligns local policy with federal fair housing protections under Title VIII of the United States Code and New York State's Human Rights Law.
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Section 86-1 signals that housing operators in New York Mills are expected to conduct all aspects of their business—from advertising vacancies to setting rental terms and engaging appraisers or brokers—without discriminatory practices. Compliant operators generally ensure their policies and procedures conform to both federal Title VIII standards and the New York State Human Rights Law. Familiarity with both bodies of law is a baseline expectation for anyone involved in housing transactions within the Village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-1 declares that individuals in New York Mills are entitled to fair treatment across the full range of housing activities, including rentals, sales, and related services. If a tenant or prospective tenant believes they have experienced discrimination in any of these areas, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a relevant state or federal agency, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the violation in an appropriate legal proceeding. Both federal Title VIII and the New York State Human Rights Law, referenced in this provision, provide frameworks through which such concerns may be pursued.
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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