Ogdensburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 § 117-2
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The purpose of this Part 1 is to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin in the sale, rental or advertising of dwellings, in the provision of brokerage services or in the availability of residential real-estate-related transactions.
Chapter 117, Section 117-2 of the Ogdensburg Code of Ordinances establishes a local prohibition against housing discrimination based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule applies across a broad range of housing activities, including selling, renting, advertising dwellings, providing brokerage services, and offering residential real-estate-related transactions. Its stated purpose is to ensure equal access to housing opportunities within the city.
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Under § 117-2 of the Ogdensburg Code, property owners and managers are expected to conduct all aspects of their housing operations—listings, advertising, tenant screening, and real-estate-related services—without regard to a prospective or current resident's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators typically review their advertising language, application processes, and brokerage arrangements to ensure none of these protected characteristics influence decisions. Familiarity with this provision helps operators align local obligations with parallel state and federal fair-housing requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 117-2 of the Ogdensburg Code gives residents and housing seekers a local basis to challenge discriminatory treatment in renting, purchasing, advertising, or accessing brokerage and real-estate services. If a person believes they have experienced discrimination based on a protected characteristic such as race, familial status, or handicap, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with housing law. Documenting communications and interactions related to a housing transaction can be important when pursuing any of these avenues.
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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