Niskayuna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Niskayuna to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization, or other service organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or to discriminate against him in the terms or conditions of such access, membership, or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status.
Section 140-5 of Niskayuna's Code of Ordinances prohibits the exclusion of any person from real estate brokerage services—such as multiple-listing services or broker organizations—based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. The rule also bars imposing unequal terms or conditions of membership or participation in those services on the same protected grounds. In short, the provision extends fair-housing protections into the professional infrastructure of the real estate market itself, not just the transaction of buying or renting a home.
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Under § 140-5, real estate professionals and organizations operating in Niskayuna that offer brokerage services, MLS access, or related facilities generally ensure that membership applications, participation terms, and service conditions are applied uniformly regardless of a person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. Compliant operators typically maintain written, neutral eligibility criteria and apply them consistently across all applicants. Reviewing internal policies against the protected categories listed in § 140-5 is a common practice for operators seeking to stay in alignment with the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 140-5 gives individuals in Niskayuna the right to be free from discrimination when seeking access to real estate brokerage services and related organizations—rights that exist alongside any protections available under state or federal fair-housing law. If a person believes they were denied MLS access, broker organization membership, or related services on a prohibited basis, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state civil rights body, contacting the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Keeping records of communications and any stated reasons for denial can be relevant when pursuing a complaint under § 140-5.
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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