Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful within the City of Rensselaer to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings, or to discriminate against him in the terms or condition of such access, membership, or participation because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Section 95-5 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances prohibits denying any person access to, membership in, or participation in real estate brokerage services—such as multiple-listing services or broker organizations—on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also bars imposing unequal terms or conditions on such access or membership for the same protected reasons. This provision applies to the full range of organizations and facilities connected to the buying and selling or renting of dwellings within the City of Rensselaer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rensselaer Code ch. 95 § 95-5, property owners and managers who participate in multiple-listing services or real estate broker organizations are expected to ensure that access to those services is extended on equal terms regardless of a person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators generally review membership policies and participation agreements to confirm that no protected characteristic influences who may join or on what terms. Maintaining consistent, documented criteria for participation in any brokerage-related service or organization helps demonstrate adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 95-5 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances gives individuals the right to access real estate brokerage services—including multiple-listing services and broker organizations—without being excluded or subjected to unequal terms because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Someone who believes they have been denied access or treated differently in violation of this provision may consider documenting the circumstances and reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair-housing agency for guidance. Complaints related to fair-housing violations may also be directed to relevant municipal or state authorities who oversee enforcement of anti-discrimination rules like those in ch. 95.
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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