Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 66 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 66-3
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 66-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Town of Sodus: 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 of 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 status or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 66-3 of the Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale and rental of housing within the Town of Sodus. Covered protected characteristics include race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, and national origin. The provision bars not only outright refusals to sell or rent, but also discriminatory terms, misleading statements about availability, discriminatory advertising, and blockbusting — the practice of steering owners to sell by invoking the demographic composition of a neighborhood. Exemptions exist under § 66-6 of the same chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 66-3 of the Sodus Town Code, compliant property owners and managers apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, advertising vacancies, and communicating availability to all prospective buyers or renters. Advertising and listing language is reviewed to ensure it contains no stated or implied preference based on any of the protected characteristics enumerated in § 66-3. Operators also avoid any representations — whether to current owners or prospective tenants — that invoke neighborhood demographic changes as a reason to sell or rent, a practice the provision expressly prohibits for profit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 66-3 of the Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances gives prospective and current tenants the right to be free from discrimination in housing transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This includes the right not to be falsely told a unit is unavailable, not to receive discriminatory lease terms, and not to be targeted by steering tactics. Individuals who believe their rights under § 66-3 have been violated may consider filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing agency, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring remedies available under applicable state and federal fair housing law.
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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