Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE An act that is unlawful under §§ 804, 805 and/or 806 of Title VIII. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, receivers and fiduciaries. TITLE VIII Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Public Law 90-284, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 to 3619. TO RENT Includes to lease, to sublease, to let, and otherwise to grant for consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
Section 99-3 of Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 99 establishes the working definitions that apply throughout the chapter's fair-housing rules. Key terms include 'discriminatory housing practice,' which refers to acts unlawful under the federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); 'person,' which is defined broadly to cover individuals as well as a wide range of organizations and legal entities; and 'to rent,' which encompasses leasing, subleasing, and any other arrangement granting someone the right to occupy property they do not own in exchange for consideration. These definitions set the interpretive foundation for all other provisions in the chapter.
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Property owners and managers operating in Palmyra should be aware that under § 99-3, the term 'to rent' is defined broadly enough to cover not just standard leases but also subleases and other arrangements granting occupancy rights for consideration. The definition of 'person' means that corporate landlords, partnerships, and similar entities are subject to the chapter's requirements just as individual owners are. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with the acts prohibited under Title VIII—as incorporated by reference in § 99-3—to ensure their practices do not constitute a 'discriminatory housing practice' as defined in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-3 of Palmyra's fair-housing ordinance defines 'to rent' broadly, meaning protections under Chapter 99 can apply to a variety of living arrangements beyond a traditional lease, including subleases and other agreements granting occupancy for consideration. The broad definition of 'person' also means that tenants dealing with corporate landlords, property management companies, or other organizational entities are covered by the chapter's protections. Tenants who believe they have experienced a 'discriminatory housing practice' as defined in § 99-3—referencing acts unlawful under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968—may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand available complaint and enforcement options.
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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