Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-3
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing prohibited
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 106-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Town of Nichols: A. To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or 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, handicap, familial status, 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, handicap, familial status, 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 neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or natural origin.
Section 106-3 of the Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances prohibits a range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing within the Town of Nichols. The rule bars refusals to sell or rent, unequal terms and conditions, discriminatory advertising, false statements about availability, and blockbusting—all when motivated by a person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Certain exemptions exist under § 106-6, but the core prohibition applies broadly to housing transactions in the town.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-3 of the Nichols Code of Ordinances, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, providing services, and communicating availability to all prospective buyers or renters. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preference based on any protected characteristic named in the provision. Operators also avoid any conduct—including representations about neighborhood demographics for profit—that could constitute blockbusting under subsection E.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-3 of the Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances gives housing seekers the right to be free from discrimination in offers, terms, advertising, and availability representations based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Individuals who believe they have experienced a violation may document the conduct, file a complaint with a fair housing agency or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local and federal fair housing law. Raising a violation of § 106-3 may also be relevant as a defense or claim in related legal proceedings.
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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