Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 38 § 38-3
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All such definitions of Title VIII of the United States Code and the Human Rights Law of the State of New York, as amended, as pertain to fair housing are hereby restated by the City of Newburgh as the provisions of this chapter.
Section 38-3 of Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 establishes the definitional framework for the city's fair housing rules by incorporating the definitions already found in the federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the United States Code) and the New York State Human Rights Law. Rather than creating its own separate glossary, the city treats those existing statutory definitions as its own local provisions. This means that terms like 'discriminatory housing practice' or protected class categories carry the same meaning under Newburgh's local code as they do under state and federal law.
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Property owners and managers operating in Newburgh should be aware that under § 38-3, the definitions governing fair housing obligations are drawn directly from both federal and New York State law. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the protected classes and prohibited practices defined in Title VIII and the New York State Human Rights Law, since those definitions apply with equal force locally. Keeping current with any amendments to those state and federal laws is part of maintaining compliance under Chapter 38.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 38-3 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances, tenants benefit from the full scope of definitions established by federal fair housing law and the New York State Human Rights Law, both of which are incorporated into local protections. This means the range of protected characteristics and prohibited conduct recognized at the state and federal levels also applies within Newburgh. Tenants who believe a housing practice may violate these definitions can explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization, filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
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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