Scarsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 185-1
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The Village Board hereby finds and declares that acts of prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination which deny a person the opportunity to sell, purchase, lease, rent or obtain financing for the purchase or lease of unimproved land or housing accommodations because of race, creed, color or national origin undermines the foundations of a free democratic community. The Village Board declares it to be the public policy of the Village of Scarsdale to eliminate and prevent such discrimination and to safeguard the right of every person to sell, purchase, lease, rent or obtain financing for the purchase or lease of unimproved land or housing accommodations without regard to race, creed, color or national origin. This chapter is adopted in order to reinforce this policy and to supplement the federal and state laws pertaining to fair housing.
Scarsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 § 185-1 establishes the Village of Scarsdale's foundational fair-housing policy, declaring that discrimination in the sale, purchase, lease, rental, or financing of land or housing based on race, creed, color, or national origin is contrary to the public interest. The provision frames the entire chapter as a local supplement to existing federal and state fair-housing laws, reinforcing those protections at the municipal level. It does not itself create specific procedural requirements but sets the interpretive foundation for the rules that follow in Chapter 185.
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Property owners and managers operating in Scarsdale should understand that Chapter 185 § 185-1 signals the Village's commitment to enforcing fair-housing principles alongside federal and state law. Compliant operators generally ensure that all aspects of marketing, tenant selection, lease terms, and financing referrals are conducted without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin. Because this section frames the policy underlying the entire chapter, familiarity with it helps operators contextualize the more specific obligations found in subsequent provisions of Chapter 185.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 185-1 of Scarsdale's Code of Ordinances affirms that every person has a right to sell, purchase, lease, rent, or obtain financing for housing without facing discrimination based on race, creed, color, or national origin. This local policy layer supplements federal protections under the Fair Housing Act and New York State human-rights law, meaning residents may have multiple avenues available when they believe their rights have been violated. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may consider contacting the Village, a local fair-housing organization, or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to learn about available complaint processes.
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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