Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-2
Statement of policy and purpose
Operative Text
A. In accord with Title VIII of the United States Code and the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as amended, it is the policy of the City of Newburgh to provide fair housing. B. The purposes of this chapter are those in accord with Title VIII of the United States Code and § 296 of the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as such section applies to fair housing.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-2 establishes the city's official commitment to fair housing by aligning local policy with federal fair housing law (Title VIII of the United States Code) and New York State's Human Rights Law (Executive Law § 296). The provision does not create new substantive rules on its own but sets the foundational purpose and policy framework for the rest of Chapter 38. It signals that Newburgh's fair housing protections are intended to operate in harmony with both state and federal anti-discrimination standards.
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Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-2, property owners and managers operating in Newburgh are on notice that the city's housing policies are grounded in federal Title VIII and New York State Human Rights Law protections. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the federal Fair Housing Act and New York Executive Law § 296 as the baseline standards that inform all subsequent provisions of Chapter 38. Understanding this policy foundation helps operators contextualize the specific obligations and prohibitions that appear throughout the rest of the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-2 affirms that tenants in Newburgh are entitled to fair housing protections consistent with both federal law (Title VIII) and New York State's Human Rights Law (§ 296). This policy statement underpins the more specific rights and remedies found elsewhere in Chapter 38, and tenants who believe those rights have been violated may explore options such as filing a complaint with a relevant state or federal agency or consulting a local tenant-rights organization. Knowing that Newburgh's chapter is expressly tied to state and federal fair housing standards can help tenants understand the broader legal context of any potential claim.
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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