Ogdensburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 § 117-6
Sale or rental of housing
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Except as exempted by Article III , it shall be unlawful within the City of Ogdensburg: 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 stats 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 into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Ogdensburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 § 117-6 prohibits housing discrimination within the City of Ogdensburg on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule covers a wide range of conduct: refusing to sell or rent, applying unequal terms or conditions, publishing discriminatory advertisements, misrepresenting a unit's availability, and the practice commonly known as 'blockbusting'—profiting by steering residents through fear-based representations about neighborhood demographics. Certain exemptions exist under Article III of the same chapter, which narrow the scope of who and what is covered.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 117-6, property owners and managers operating in Ogdensburg are generally expected to evaluate all prospective buyers and renters on neutral, non-discriminatory criteria unrelated to the protected characteristics listed in the provision. Compliant operators typically ensure that advertising, application processes, lease terms, and communications about unit availability are free of any language or practice that signals a preference or limitation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Operators should also be aware that soliciting sales by making representations about neighborhood demographic changes—so-called blockbusting—is independently prohibited by § 117-6(E).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 117-6 of Ogdensburg's Code of Ordinances gives residents and prospective residents a basis to challenge a broad range of discriminatory housing practices, including being told a unit is unavailable when it is not, being offered different lease terms, or encountering discriminatory advertising. Individuals who believe they have experienced a violation may consider documenting the conduct, filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance on available remedies. Because Article III of ch. 117 contains exemptions, understanding whether a particular housing situation falls within or outside those exemptions may be relevant to any next steps a person chooses to explore.
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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