Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-4
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A. In renting, leasing or selling a dwelling within the Town of Potsdam, no person or persons will be refused as a renter, lessee or buyer due to his/her/their race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, familial status or national origin. B. All applicable state and federal laws regarding fair and/or open housing shall be complied with when renting, leasing or selling a dwelling.
Section 162-4 of the Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 establishes that no one may be turned away from renting, leasing, or buying a dwelling in the Town of Potsdam on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, familial status, or national origin. The provision also requires that all applicable state and federal fair and open housing laws be followed in any residential transaction. Together, these requirements create a local layer of protection that works alongside existing state and federal anti-discrimination frameworks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Potsdam Code § 162-4, property owners and managers operating in the Town of Potsdam are expected to apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria when evaluating prospective renters, lessees, or buyers across all of the protected categories named in the ordinance. Compliant operators typically document their tenant-selection standards, apply them uniformly, and ensure that their practices align with both this local provision and applicable New York State and federal fair housing requirements. Staying current with state and federal fair housing guidance helps ensure that local obligations under § 162-4 are also met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-4 of the Potsdam Code gives residents and prospective residents the right not to be refused housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, familial status, or national origin. If a person believes they have been denied a rental, lease, or purchase opportunity in violation of this provision, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for information about available options. Because § 162-4 also incorporates state and federal fair housing law, multiple avenues of recourse may be available depending on the circumstances.
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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