Ogdensburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 § 117-3
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A. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Sec. 804) prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing and (Sec. 805) the financing of housing because of race, color, religion or national origin. B. Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-83) as amended in 1977 (PL 95-128) and in 1988 (PL 100-430) requires that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, familial status or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subject to discrimination under program or activity funded in whole or in part with community development funds. C. Regulations 23 CFR 570, 601(c)(1)(2)(3), pursuant to the Community Development Block Grant Program, outlines specific actions that are discriminatory and prohibited. D. Regulations 24 CFR 570, 601(4)(i), pursuant to the Community Development Block Grant Program, require that the recipient must take affirmative action to overcome the effect of prior discrimination. E. The City of Ogdensburg, as a recipient of funding under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-83) as amended in 1977 (PL 95-128) and in 1988 (PL 100-430) will take affirmative action to ensure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with community development funds.
Section 117-3 of Ogdensburg's Code of Ordinances sets out the legal and policy foundation for the city's fair housing obligations. It references federal law—including Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974—which prohibit discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or handicap. Because Ogdensburg receives Community Development Block Grant funds, it is also required under federal regulations to take affirmative steps to overcome the effects of past discrimination in programs and activities supported by those funds.
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Property owners and managers operating in Ogdensburg should be aware that § 117-3 reflects the city's commitment to the fair housing standards established by federal law, including Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Compliant operators generally ensure that their rental and sales practices do not exclude or disadvantage applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or handicap. Those whose properties or activities intersect with community development funding should be especially attentive to the affirmative action obligations outlined in the referenced federal regulations.
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Section 117-3 establishes that Ogdensburg has committed, as a recipient of federal community development funds, to ensuring that no person is excluded from or discriminated against in housing programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or handicap. Tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination in a housing program or activity connected to community development funding may have grounds to raise that concern with the city or with federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help individuals understand which enforcement paths may be available under this provision and related federal law.
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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